There seems to be a bumper crop of Common or Great Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) in open areas this summer. Native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia, common mullein was introduced throughout the world ...

Common mullein has grayish-green, velvety leaves and a strikingly tall, thick flower stalk. Vicky McMillan Special to The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette The mullein had finished blooming, and ...

However, unless you’re trying to grow a home remedy for tuberculosis, common mullein should not be left to spread across your yard and neighborhood. Since it only reproduces by seed, the plant can be ...

A gorgeous flower has started blooming in the garden this week. It is a verbascum hybrid called ‘Wedding Candles’ that we grew from seed last year. Verbascums are also known as mulleins. That’s right, ...

Recently, common mullein (Verbascum thapsus) seems to be ubiquitous: on roadsides, abandoned lots and even popping up in manicured landscapes. I get why gardeners might find it attractive; with fuzzy ...

Due to the wet springs we’ve had, common mullein and Canada thistle have been especially prolific the last several years. With seed-heads and flowers on the plants now, both weeds are at their most ...

One sure sign of midsummer is the popping up of tall spikes along highways, byways, fields and farmlands. For some reason, maybe it's because they have no equivalent of similar stature, I always ...

When verbascum varieties (mulleins) are at their best in summer, they form incredible spires of yellow, peach, pink, or white. Resembling huge candelabras of flowers, these architectural beauties ...