Verbascum olympicum
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Biennial. Native to Greece. This is considered to be the
best Mullein species for flower production, as it produces many flowers
at once which adhere loosely to the multiple upright branches. Harvest
is simply a matter of stripping the flowers in the early part of the day,
after the dew but before the sun makes them droop. Much, much, much
easier than picking flowers individually as with V. thapsus. Highly recommended
variety. The flowers contain a light and pervasive mucilage, which may
be infused in warm olive oil to make an earwax-softening and pain relieving
ear oil. Same cultivation directions as found under V. thapsus,
but a better and more predictable germinator. This valuable seed
is best started in flats and transplanted, but with care may be direct
seeded. Plant 2 feet apart. Flowers to 5 feet in second year.
This is the Mullein we will send you if you don’t specify type.
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