The mullein, known for its cough-relieving effect and sometimes also called cotton flower, also occurs naturally in Central Europe and can be seen from afar in summer because of 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 spoil heaps.
The mullein shows its huge, yellow flowers from July
A summery eye-catcher with persistent flowers
It is not without reason that the mullein bears its royal name, because after all it is characterized by:
- vigorous growth in the second year
- velvety soft leaves (hence the Nahem wool flower)
- almost 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 and tricks
During the flowering period, mulleins usually do not need any additional watering, even in dry phases. In addition, you should not use any fertilizer during flowering, but better introduce a small portion of complete fertilizer into the soil around the plants in the spring of the second year.