White Mullein (Verbascum lychnitis)
White Mullein (Verbascum lychnitis) is a biennial herb known for its tall, slender spikes of white or creamy yellow flowers. It forms a basal rosette in its first year, f
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Sunlight
Requires full sun to partial shade for best growth and flowering.
Watering
Drought tolerant once established; water sparingly.
Soil
Well-drained, poor to moderately fertile, sandy or gravelly soil.
Temperature
Hardy in temperate zones, tolerating a wide range of temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Generally not required; thrives in poor to average soil.
Care Requirements
Requires full sun to partial shade for best growth and flowering.
Drought tolerant once established; water sparingly.
Established plants
Well-drained, poor to moderately fertile, sandy or gravelly soil.
Hardy in temperate zones, tolerating a wide range of temperatures.
Outdoor
Generally not required; thrives in poor to average soil.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental, Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Biennials
Plant Height
0.5-1.5 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Winter dormancy
Leaf Color
Grey-green
Leaf Type
Ovate to oblong, basal rosette, alternate on stem
Flower Size
1.5-2.5 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Weed Status
Yes
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderLamiales
- familyScrophulariaceae
- genusVerbascum
- speciesVerbascum lychnitis
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
Generally considered non-toxic, but fine hairs on leaves and stems may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.