The wild form of the mullein (Verbascum) often grows on railway embankments, in gravel pits and on warm, sunny forest edges. It grows particularly well on calcareous soils and copes well with summer drought.
Which is the optimal location for the mullein?
The ideal location for the mullein (Verbascum) is a sunny, warm place with dry, calcareous soil. Examples of this are gravel beds, locations next to house walls or rock gardens. A minimum distance of 50 centimeters between plants is recommended.
Sun and warmth allow the mullein to reach its peak form
Since the mullein often only grows poorly even in light partial shade, you should choose a really sunny and warm place to sow it in the garden. Dry gravel beds and locations next to house walls and rock gardens are ideal for the mullein, as it can easily withstand drought and heat and a side windbreak protects the plants from being broken off by strong gusts of wind.
Distance and visually suitable neighbors for the mullein
Ideally, you should maintain a minimum distance of around 50 centimeters between the individual mulleins when planting. Not only colorful summer bloomers such as carnations and delphiniums are suitable as neighbors in the flower bed, but also the following towering garden plants:
- Pampas grass
- Irises
- Torch Lilies
Tips & Tricks
Since mullein grows equally well in deep and poor, gravelly soils, you do not need to pay particular attention to soil preparation before planting. If you let the mullein, also known as the wool flower, sow itself, then it will usually find a favorite place in your garden.
