In its wild form, the mullein (Verbascum) often grows on railway embankments, in gravel pits and on warm, sunny forest edges. It grows particularly well on calcareous soil and copes well with summer drought.

The mullein likes it sunny and warm

Sun and heat allow the mullein to reach its peak form

Since the mullein often grows poorly even in the light penumbra, you should choose a really sunny and warm spot for sowing in the garden. Dry gravel beds and locations next to house walls and rock gardens are ideal for the mullein, as it can withstand drought and heat without any problems and a lateral windbreak protects the plants from being broken off by strong gusts of wind.

Distance and optically suitable neighbors for the mullein

Ideally, you should keep a minimum distance of about 50 centimeters between the individual mulleins when planting. As neighbors in the flower bed, not only colorful summer flowers such as sweet peas and delphiniums are suitable, but also the following towering garden plants:

  • pampas grass
  • irises
  • torch lilies

tips and tricks

Since mullein grows equally well in deep and poor, gritty soil, you don't need to pay special attention to soil preparation before planting. If you let the mullein, also known as wool flower, come to sow yourself, you will usually find a favorite place in your garden yourself.

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