Verbascum Jackie - Mullein

<strong>Also called mullein or common mullein, <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 long erect spikes in summer, compound of often yellow flowers.</strong> Verbascum also bears large leaves, sometimes with a superb silvery hue. Leaves are downy, pubescent and very soft. Mullein flowers are usually yellow or white, but horticulturists have created many varieties in a range of colours: pink, orange, purple, mauve... even blue. With its long upright flowering stems, mullein is an imposing, highly architectural plant that brings height and structure to borders. The largest varieties can reach 2 m in height, while dwarf varieties are also available, suitable for edging or for the front of a border. <strong>Best known is <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 common mullein.</strong> Besides its ornamental appeal, it has medicinal properties. It is effective against ailments of breathing passages, cough and sore throat... flowers are mainly used, which can be taken as an herbal tea or made into a syrup. Mullein is an undemanding plant, easy to grow. It is suited to dry, poor soil and thrives in full sun. It fits well in a Mediterranean-style garden, a rockery or a water-wise border. <em>Verbascum thapsus</em> can self-seed naturally in the garden.