Is Hungarian Mullein safe for pets?

Yes, Hungarian Mullein (Verbascum Speciosum) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Hungarian Mullein easy to care for?

Hungarian Mullein has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Hungarian Mullein grow indoors?

Hungarian Mullein is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Hungarian Mullein (Verbascum Speciosum) 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 5-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Verbascum speciosum is a biennial herb known for its tall erect stems and large rosette of leaves.

Last updated: February 2026

Hungarian Mullein

Verbascum Speciosum

Verbascum speciosum is a biennial herb known for its tall erect stems and large rosette of leaves.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

biennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

5-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, pollinator attractor, drought-tolerant garden

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Hungarian 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