Great Mullein
NameGreat Mullein
Species NameVerbascum thapsus
Common NameGreat Mullein
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featureshairy stem, herbaceous
Foliage Typewoolly leaves
Height (cm)150
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDense woolly hairs covering the stem and leaves; prominent yellow flower spike; biennial growth habit.
Description
This specimen displays the characteristic tall, unbranched flowering stalk of Great Mullein, densely covered in soft, woolly hairs. Bright yellow, five-petaled flowers are arranged in a prominent spike, with several in bloom.
