Mullein

Mullein is a striking yet very undemanding plant that brings the atmosphere of a sun-drenched landscape to any garden. It grows naturally on sunny slopes and in dry areas, which gives it great resilience. In flower beds, it forms a beautiful vertical element, and its flowers are a huge attraction for bees and bumblebees. It thrives best in full sun in well-drained, rather sandy soil with a lower nutrient content. It is crucial to avoid heavy and waterlogged soils, as mulleins do not tolerate winter dampness well. They are a great choice for natural-style plantings and steppe-like areas, where they nicely complement delicate drought-tolerant grasses. Even though they are often short-lived perennials, they like to keep themselves going through self-seeding in the right spot. Some species can also be used as cut flowers for bouquets. If you are considering growing these plants directly from seeds, our guide on how to sow will help you.