{"title":"Mullein","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eMullein includes both the well known medicinal species and the ornamental purple flowering forms. The traditional type, Verbascum thapsus, is a hardy biennial with tall candles of yellow blooms and soft, felted leaves long used in soothing respiratory teas and herbal preparations. The ornamental varieties, such as Verbascum phoeniceum, offer rich purple flower spikes and add height and colour to cottage gardens while remaining drought tolerant and easy to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eAll mulleins prefer full sun and well drained soil. Whether grown for beauty, for bees or for the home apothecary, they are resilient plants that bring structure and soft texture to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mullein-719","title":"Mullein Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerbascum thapsus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMullein is a striking biennial herb renowned for its tall flowering spikes and distinctive soft, velvety silver-green leaves. In its first year, the plant forms a large basal rosette of woolly foliage, followed by an impressive flowering stem in its second year that can reach 1.5–2 m tall, bearing masses of bright yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, Mullein has been one of the most widely used herbs in traditional Western herbal medicine, particularly for supporting respiratory health. The leaves and flowers have traditionally been prepared as teas, infusions and other herbal preparations to soothe coughs, support healthy lung function and promote comfort during seasonal respiratory complaints. Mullein has also been valued for its calming properties and has been used traditionally to encourage relaxation and restful sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hardy and adaptable plant, Mullein thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating poor soils and dry conditions once established. Its architectural form makes it equally suitable for ornamental plantings, cottage gardens and medicinal herb gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 7,000–9,000 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 200 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April to July\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March to August\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: March to September\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September to November and March to May\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface sow seed onto moist soil or seed-raising mix and press lightly into the surface, as light assists germination. Do not cover seed. Keep evenly moist until seedlings emerge. Transplant seedlings into a sunny position with well-drained soil, spacing plants 45–60 cm apart. Allow room for the large first-year rosette and eventual flowering spike. Once established, Mullein is highly drought tolerant and requires very little maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649673744602,"sku":null,"price":4.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2g","offer_id":48293598232794,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/H_Mullein.jpg?v=1784857107"},{"product_id":"mullein-purple-2062","title":"Mullein Purple Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVerbascum phoeniceum\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Mullein 'Violetta' is a striking ornamental perennial grown for its elegant spikes of rich, deep purple flowers that rise above attractive green foliage. Reaching approximately 60 cm in height, it provides a long-lasting display from late spring through summer and makes an excellent addition to cottage gardens, pollinator plantings and cut flower gardens. The vibrant blooms are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to parts of Europe, including the United Kingdom, this drought-tolerant species thrives in sunny positions and well-drained soils. Unlike the towering common mullein, \u003cem\u003eVerbascum phoeniceum\u003c\/em\u003e forms a more compact clump, making it well suited to garden borders and smaller spaces. The flowers are excellent for cutting and add height and colour to floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, species within the \u003cem\u003eVerbascum\u003c\/em\u003e genus have been valued in herbal medicine, and \u003cem\u003eVioletta\u003c\/em\u003e is noted for naturally occurring compounds with antimicrobial properties. Today it is primarily cultivated as an attractive ornamental and pollinator plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 8,000–10,000 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 500 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April to July\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March to August\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: March to September\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September to November\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface sow seed onto moist seed-raising mix and press gently into the surface, as light assists germination. Do not cover seed. Keep evenly moist until seedlings emerge. Transplant into a sunny position with well-drained soil, spacing plants 30–40 cm apart. Once established, Purple Mullein is highly drought tolerant and performs best in areas with good air circulation and minimal summer humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Available for WA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375916863706,"sku":"prefix_681c1f73a440c6.84542850","price":4.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2g","offer_id":46375916896474,"sku":"prefix_681c1f73a44107.51532904","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/H_Mullein_Purple.jpg?v=1771465060"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/collections\/mullein.oembed","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}