{"product_id":"mullein-verbascum-thapsus","title":"Great Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eVerbascum thapsus\u003c\/em\u003e, also called Great Mullein or Velvet Plant\u003c\/span\u003e, is very ornamental, biennial, flowering, tall, upright plant belonging to Scrophulariaceae family. Native to Europe, from Norway to Spain, UK and temperate Asia to China growing in sunny uncultivated fields and waste ground, especially on dry soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMullein grows very fast producing a low-growing rosette of large, velvety, grey-green or silver-green leaves in its first year. In its second year it sends up a single, unbranched, candle-like flowering spike with dense clusters of bright yellow, five-petalled flowers blooming from June to August. The entire plant is covered in fine, dense hairs that protect it from drought and deter grazing animals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"ProductInfo-template--28180964278603__main\"\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"jxgls3\" data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eMedicinal Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat mullein is applicable in a wide range of respiratory and skin complaints. The leaves and the flowers are anodyne, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, demulcent, diuretic, emollient, expectorant and vulnerary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"ProductInfo-template--28180964278603__main\"\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"jxgls3\" data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eVerbascum thapsus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eGreat Mullein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardy biennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.8 m (6ft)\u003cbr data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sunny position. Struggles to grow in shaded areas.\u003cbr data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Can grow in any soil, ideally well drained or dry soils.\u003cbr data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e: June to August\u003cbr data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e: it is a wildflower attracting pollinators. \u003cbr data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grown in organic compost from seed in Ireland. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"ProductInfo-template--28180964278603__main\"\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"udmg9d\" data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1g6rypt\" data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003ePlant Mullein in a well draining soil and sunny position  and let it surprise you with its striking growth throughout the winter and flowers in summer next year. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"ProductInfo-template--28180964278603__main\"\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"udmg9d\" data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eUseful Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves contain rotenone and coumarin.. Rotenone is used as an insecticide and coumarin can prevent the blood from clotting. Hairs on the leaves can act as an irritant. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cooled strong mullein infusion can be used as a natural garden spray to deter pests like aphids, spider mites and whiteflies and any insects nibbling on vegetables. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Herbstore \u0026 Herbalist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58693811896651,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/4151\/9435\/files\/Verbascum_thapsus_Mullein.jpg?v=1791038982","url":"https:\/\/herbstoreandherbalist.com\/products\/mullein-verbascum-thapsus","provider":"Herbstore \u0026 Herbalist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}