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Organically Grown/ Heirloom/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size: ~ 50 seeds
Latin Name: Verbascum bombyciferum
Alternative Names: SilverMullein
Main Uses:Ornamental, naturescape, medicinal
Zone Hardiness: Annual (possibly reseeding)
Exposure:Full sun
Height:180cm (72 inches / 6′)
Flower Colour: Soft yellow
Flowering Time: Mid through late summer
Seed Source: Organically grown
Germination:14 -21 days at 21C.
Indoors:3 – 5 seeds per plug or starter pot,6 – 8 weeks before average last frost date. Use biodegradable starter pots for easiest transplanting.
Planting out:Plant in loose, fertile soil once all chance of frost has passed.
Direct Seeding:Maltese Cross can be direct-seeded to the garden in late May, but plants are not likely to flower in their first season.
Planting depth:Surface, lightly pressed into the soil.
Spacing:Space transplants 30 – 45 cm (12″ – 18″) apart.
Growing in Containers:Grows very well in larger containers and raised bedsbut not smaller pots.
Growing in Mixed Planters:Not well suited to mixed planters.
Fertilizing (Containers):Plant in a quality, well-draining organic-based potting mix. Feed regularly with organic fertilizer. An organic bloom-booster fertilizer at first onset of buds will encourage larger blooms and more abundant flowering.
Watering (Containers):Water containers deeply when top inch feels dry to the touch. Monitor pots every day or two during very hot weather.
Fertilizing (Garden):Plant in average garden soil, amended with compost on an annual basis. No additional fertilizing required.
Watering (Garden):Water deeply to establish. Water mature plants weekly during hot weather.
Beneficials Attracted to this Plant:Many butterflies as well as beeslove tovisit Mullein.
Notes:
Suitability for Indoors:Not suited for indoors.
