Quantity
Approximately 200 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Type
Perennial flower
Cycle
Biennial
Organic Olympic mullein is a majestic plant that brings spectacular verticality and an almost sculptural presence to the garden. With its large rosette of thick, felted, light-grey leaves, Verbascum olympicum establishes a soft, silvery silhouette from the first season, wonderfully catching the light. Then come its tall, branched panicles of yellow flowers, true living chandeliers that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in large numbers. In a natural, dry, or meadow-style garden, it plays a strong decorative role while actively supporting biodiversity. Its drought tolerance and good hardiness make it a reliable ally for sunny locations where other plants sometimes struggle to establish. Easy to grow in well-drained soil, it requires little maintenance once established and integrates elegantly into wild beds and country scenes. Its imposing stature creates a theatrical effect in the heart of summer, as if the garden suddenly gained height. It is a robust, melliferous, and characterful ornamental plant, perfect for adding texture, light, and life to the landscape.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
Surface sowing
Establishment temperature
18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)
Establishment time
14 to 21 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Well-drained and moderately fertile
Watering
Weak
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August
HarvestJuly to September
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsYarrow, echinacea, sage
Avoid planting withNone
Ornamental garden, pollinators, cut flower, border, dry garden
