Mullein Plant 200mm – Verbascum Thapsus | Herbal Garden SA
The Mullein Plant (Verbascum thapsus) is a hardy, low-maintenance
perennial herb ideal for South African gardens. Known for its tall, yellow flower spikes and
soft, velvety leaves, this plant attracts pollinators and adds a vertical feature to any
garden space.
How can it help you?
3. How It Can Help You
- Create Vertical Drama: With its potential to grow a flower stalk up to 2 metres tall, Mullein adds a stunning architectural focal point to garden beds, borders, and cottage-style landscapes.
- Embrace Water-Wise Gardening: Perfectly suited to the South African sun, Mullein thrives in full sun and requires minimal watering once established. It’s an ideal choice for a beautiful, low-effort, and eco-friendly garden.
- Support Local Pollinators: The bright yellow flowers are a magnet for bees and other beneficial insects, turning your garden into a lively, buzzing ecosystem that supports local wildlife.
- Cultivate Your Own Herbal Apothecary: Grow this renowned herb, historically cherished for its large leaves and flowers. Harvest and dry your own Mullein to connect with centuries of herbal tradition.
What goes into it?
- Botanical Name: Verbascum thapsus
- Pot Size: 200mm
- Foliage: Large, soft, silvery-green leaves with a distinct velvety texture.
- Flowers: A tall spike of densely-packed, small yellow flowers in its second year.
- Mature Height: Can reach 1.5m – 2m when in flower.
Growing Conditions:
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Prefers average to poor soil. Excellent drainage is essential.
- Watering: Low; drought-tolerant once established. Water regularly after planting until the roots take hold.
- Lifecycle: Mullein is a biennial. It forms a rosette of leaves in its first year and sends up its flower stalk in the second year. It will readily self-seed for future seasons if you allow it.
urney. Plant Mullein and enjoy the beauty and profound healing benefits this remarkable botanical brings to your home and health.
R35,00
