Tall Mullein - Verbascum phlomoides
b563 (Verbascum phlomoides)
Verbascum, tall decorative and medicinal plant with numerous, small yellow flowers. Seed heads provide welcome food for some bird species in winter.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Lifespan | herbaceous perennial |
|---|---|
| Comment | good for pollinators, needs to be started indoors |
| Verbascum phlomoides | |
| Seed spacing in the row | 50-75 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 50-75 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0-0.5 cm |
Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.