Mullein Seeds (Verbascum thapsus)

Add a timeless favorite to your herb garden with Mullein Seeds (Verbascum thapsus). Also known as Common Mullein, Great Mullein, Aaron's Rod, and the Velvet Plant, this traditional biennial herb is recognized for its soft, fuzzy leaves during its first year of growth and its tall flowering stalk in its second season. Mature plants may reach up to 6 feet tall, creating an eye-catching addition to cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and traditional herb gardens.

Our Certified Organically Grown Mullein Seeds are ideal for gardeners looking to grow this historic herb for ornamental beauty, pollinator support, or traditional herbal projects.

Homestead Ideas

• Add to a traditional herb or apothecary garden.
• Include in cottage gardens and naturalized landscapes.
• Plant alongside other classic medicinal herbs.
• Harvest leaves and flowers for traditional herbal projects.
• Allow flowering stalks to add height and visual interest to the garden.

⭐ Pro Tip Mullein seeds are typically surface sown because they benefit from light during germination. Press seeds gently into the soil and keep the seedbed evenly moist while germination is taking place.

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Verbascum thapsus
• Plant Type: Biennial
• Height: Up to 6 feet
• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Clay, gravel, or loam with good drainage
• Water: Moderate
• Spacing: Thin or transplant to 24 inches apart
• Packet Size: Approximately 100 seeds
• Certified Organically Grown

Planting Instructions

Sow seeds directly on the soil surface in spring or fall. Press lightly into the soil without covering, as light helps encourage germination. Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings appear. Once established, thin or transplant plants about 24 inches apart.

What's Included

• Approximately 100 Certified Organically Grown Mullein Seeds

Restrictions

Not available for sale or shipment to South Dakota (SD) or Washington (WA).