Moth Mullein Seeds
Our own farm-grown Moth Mullein (Verbascum blattaria) seeds for organic growing.
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
1 pkg (approx 80-100 seeds)
Our own farm-grown Moth Mullein (Verbascum blattaria) seeds for organic growing.
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
1 pkg (approx 80-100 seeds)
Our own farm-grown Moth Mullein (Verbascum blattaria) seeds for organic growing.
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
1 pkg (approx 80-100 seeds)
Common Names
Moth Mullein
Botanical Name
Verbascum blattaria
Plant Family
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
Life Cycle
Biennial or Perennial
Native Range
Europe, Asia, Africa.
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Habit
3-4 feet tall. Very pretty pink and white flowers resemble moths, and appear in the second year on tall spikes.
Sun/Soil
Full sun, well-drained soil.
Germination/Sowing
The seeds a very tiny and can be sown outdoors on the surface of the soil in fall or early spring, or started in flats and kept evenly moist until germination.
Growing/Care
Mullein is very drought tolerant. It does not need staking as it holds itself up just fine. The spend flowers can be cut back, or the entire plant pulled after flowering to prevent self-seeding.
Harvesting
N/A
Culinary Uses
N/A
Medicinal Uses
Contains compounds that make it a useful insect repellant.
Themes
Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Cut flowers.