The mullein, which is known for its cough-relieving effect and is sometimes also called wool flower, also occurs naturally in Central Europe and is visible from afar in summer due to its bright yellow flowers. Since it requires no special care and little water, it often grows wild in gravel pits, on natural stone walls and on waste dumps.
When is the flowering time of the mullein?
The main flowering time of the mullein, also known as the wool flower, is from July to August. However, individual flowers can appear slightly delayed and the flowering period can sometimes extend into September.
Summer eye-catcher with perennial flowers
The mullein bears its royal name for a reason, because after all it is characterized by:
- strong growth in the second year
- velvet-soft leaves (hence the Nahem wool flower)
- downright huge, candle-shaped inflorescences
Depending on the location, the inflorescences can reach a height of up to two meters and open the individual flowers distributed all around with a slight delay. The main flowering period of the mullein lasts from July to August, but sometimes extends into September.
Tips & Tricks
During the flowering period, mullein generally does not need any additional watering, even in dry periods. In addition, you should not use fertilizer during flowering, but rather add a small portion of complete fertilizer to the soil around the plants in the spring of the second year.
