Mullein, Olympian (Organically Grown Seeds)
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Description: Native to the temperate regions of Europe, the Olympian Mullein enchants wild gardens and flower meadows with its bold stature and sunny blooms. This robust plant, with its upright flower stalks laden with bright yellow corollas, acts as a silent guardian of dry, well-drained soils.
In the garden, the Olympia mullein acts as a living sentinel, providing height and light. Its long flowering period attracts pollinators and butterflies, thus contributing to local biodiversity. It proves useful in natural landscaping, nectar-rich borders, and even as a traditional medicinal plant in some European cultures, valued for its mucilage-rich inflorescences.
Organically Grown/ Heirloom/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size: ~ 200 seeds
Latin Name: Verbascum longifolium var. pannosum
Alternative Names: Greek Mullein
Main Uses: Ornamental, naturescape, medicinal
Zone Hardiness: Annual (possibly reseeding)
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 120+ cm (48+ inches)
Flower Colour: Buttery yellow
Flowering Time: Mid-through-late summer
Seed Source: Organically grown
Germination: 14 - 21 days at 21ºC.
Indoors: 3 - 5 seeds per plug or starter pot, 6 - 8 weeks before average last frost date. Use biodegradable starter pots for easiest transplanting.
Planting out: Plant in loose, fertile soil once all chance of frost has passed.
Direct Seeding: Maltese Cross can be direct-seeded to the garden in late May, but plants are not likely to flower in their first season.
Planting depth: Surface, lightly pressed into the soil.
Spacing: Space transplants 30 - 45 cm (12" - 18") apart.
Growing in Containers: Grows very well in larger containers and raised beds but not smaller pots.
Growing in Mixed Planters: Not well suited to mixed planters.
Fertilizing (Containers): Plant in a quality, well-draining organic-based potting mix. Feed regularly with organic fertilizer. An organic bloom-booster fertilizer at first onset of buds will encourage larger blooms and more abundant flowering.
Watering (Containers): Water containers deeply when top inch feels dry to the touch. Monitor pots every day or two during very hot weather.
Fertilizing (Garden): Plant in average garden soil, amended with compost on an annual basis. No additional fertilizing required.
Watering (Garden): Water deeply to establish. Water mature plants weekly during hot weather.
Beneficials Attracted to this Plant: Many butterflies as well as bees love to visit Mullein.
Notes:
Suitability for Indoors: Not suited for indoors.
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