Verbascum thapsus (Mullien)

Verbascum thapsus (Mullien)
(photo by: Laurie)
Status: Identified
Number of comments: 6
Note: I'm pretty sure that this is a weed as I find this growing wild in fields and on road sides. BUT, not once but twice I've seen this same exact specimen growing in the middle of someone's yard! It blooms in summer with a yellow flowered spike. This photo was taken after it already bloomed. What is it!! and why on earth is it growing in someone's yard??

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Verbascum thapsus common name: Common Mullien

qqq on 9/3/2008 7:12:42 AM

yes, I agree with Verbascum. I have a nice on in my garden but its a cream coloured flower. Julie in England.

Anonymous on 9/3/2008 8:02:52 AM

As to why someone would cultivate it...Mullein has been used for centuries to treat various illnesses. It is known commonly by names such as Aaron's Rod, Lady's Foxglove and Donkey Ears. It is used for many different purposes but it is often the herbalist choice for respiratory disorders including coughs, congestion and asthma.

Anonymous on 9/3/2008 8:42:39 AM

hey, thanks for solving the mystery! I still find it interesting that some people have planted them smack dab in the middle of their yards! Ya never know, someday I might have one in my garden!

Laurie on 9/3/2008 1:28:55 PM

hmmmm it looks more like milkweed to me does it have very fragrant flowers?

Anonymous on 9/3/2008 3:43:35 PM

as a biennial, it is low growing and really attractive (in my opinion) foliage the first season... maybe it was there because they were curious what it would do, and it was small at that point. it vaguely resembles foxglove when its young... very hairy foxglove.

the13013 on 9/3/2008 10:03:09 PM

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