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Verbascum thapsiforme

Verbascum thapsiforme

woolly mullein

Common name woolly mullein

Family scrophulariaceae

Life cycle biennial

Flowers yellow

Size to 7 ft

Light full sun

Cultural notes well-drained soil

From seed germinate at room temperature with exposure to light
detailed seed-starting info below

Seed ripens late August

The foliage stays as a low fuzzy rosette in its first year. Then in its second year, tall flower spikes emerge, with large yellow flowers and somewhat coarse leaves on the lower stalk.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: bogside border

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Seed-starting details for this plant

Seed from JLH. Baggy 70F (33%G, 7d)
Seed from '01 garden. Baggy 70F with light (50%G, 2-5d)
Same seed as above. Baggy 70F with light (15%G, 9-16d)

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Last modified: September 08, 2007
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