Verbascum Jackie - Mullein

<strong>Also known as Mullein or Verbascum, the <a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/perennials/perennials-by-variety/verbascum-mullein.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Verbascum</a> is a biennial or perennial plant that produces tall, upright spikes of flowers, often yellow, in summer.</strong> The Verbascum also bears large leaves, sometimes with a stunning silvery hue. They are downy, pubescent, and very soft. The flowers of mullein are usually yellow or white, but horticulturists have created many varieties in diverse and vibrant shades: pink, orange, purple, mauve... and even blue. With its long, upright flower spikes, mullein is an imposing and highly graphic plant that adds height and structure to borders! The tallest varieties can reach 2 m in height, while there are also dwarf varieties that are suitable for edging or enhancing the front of a border. <strong>The most well-known is the <a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/perennials/perennials-by-variety/verbascum-mullein/verbascum-thapsus-mullein.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Verbascum thapsus</em></a>, the true Mullein.</strong> In addition to its aesthetic appeal, it has the advantage of possessing medicinal properties. It is effective against respiratory ailments, coughs, sore throats... the flowers are mainly used, which can be consumed as an infusion or syrup. Mullein is a low-maintenance and easy-to-grow plant. <strong>It is suited to dry, poor soils and thrives in full sun.</strong> It can be integrated into a Mediterranean-style garden, or in a rockery, a water-wise border! The <em>Verbascum thapsus</em> can self-seed in the garden.