White Mullein (Verbascum Lychnitis) is a biennial herb in the Scrophulariaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Verbascum lychnitis is a biennial or short-lived perennial herbaceous plant in the figwort family, noted for its tall spikes of white or yellow flowers and woolly foliage.

White Mullein

White Mullein

Verbascum Lychnitis

Verbascum lychnitis is a biennial or short-lived perennial herbaceous plant in the figwort family, noted for its tall spikes of white or yellow flowers and woolly foliage.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
biennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
4-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, pollinator attractor, low-maintenance

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for White Mullein

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Scrophulariaceae
Genus:Verbascum