Mullein, Greek

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Verbascum olympicum## HOW TO GROW MULLEIN, GREEK Direct sow in the Fall 30-45 days before last frost. Likes disturbed soil, seeds are long-lived. Seeds require lit open ground to germinate. Drought tolerant, self-seeds. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 6.6-8.5. Hardiness zones 4-10. Biennial.Planting Depth surface requires lightSoil Temp. Germ. 50-85˚FDays to Germ. 12-15Plant Spacing 24”Row Spacing 4-5’Days To Maturity 85-125Full Sun, Moist Well Drained ##V. olympicum grows multiple flower racemes and a stronger central column, thus providing more flowers than V. thapsus. Flowers can be stripped instead of being picked individually. Widely used emollient herbal remedy. Useful to reduce mucus and stimulate coughing up phlegm, useful for bronchitis. Combines well with other expectorants such as coltsfoot. Topically used for eczema and hemorrhoids. Dried roots removes warts and boils. Carefully strain leaves to remove the small hairs. Harvest when flowering. The flowers contain glycyrrhizin which has anti-bacteria and potential anti-tumor properties. Poultice from leaves and seeds draws out splinters. Flowers also make a bright yellow or green dye. Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Also known as Great Mullein. Tags: Certification: Organic.Native to Europe, northen Africa and Asia. Introduced to the Americas and Australia. Show more