How to Grow and Care for Common mullein

Common mullein, also known as Great Mullein, Aaron's rod, Woolly mullein, Flannel Plant, Candlewick

Common mullein is a resilient wildflower requiring minimal maintenance, making it an easy plant to care for. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, with a particular tolerance to drought. Special care points include avoiding overwatering and ensuring ample space to accommodate its growth, as common mullein can reach significant heights and may overshadow smaller plants.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Common mullein

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Biennial, Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6.5-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Early summer, Fall, Early winter
Hardiness Zones	4-10

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Common mullein is a woolly biennial plant that features a prominent flower spike, ascending as high as 6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters). This species showcases rosettes of soft, velvety leaves complemented by its towering stalk lined with yellow flowers. Characteristically, the flowers have conspicuous, bearded stamens, adding to the plant’s distinctive, fuzzy appearance. Commonly seen in open, disturbed habitats, its robust height and woolly traits are notable for easy field identification.