Q Is Great Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) generally considered to be a weed? A rather dramatic example of this plant has arrived at our townhouse development. At one point it was over two metres tall. I ...

Occasionally I find I have random plants popping up in my flower beds. These plants make an appearance despite me not planting them there. I call these my “gifts from the birds.” Let’s face it, seeds ...

Common mullein has grayish-green, velvety leaves and a strikingly tall, thick flower stalk. Vicky McMillan Special to The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette The mullein had finished blooming, and ...

Look along roadsides or any disturbed areas with some open ground, and you are likely to see common mullein, blooming huge spikes of cheery yellow flowers. We have some growing in the bare patches ...

The plant: Like lamb’s ear, the large, velvety leaves of mullein invite you to give them a rub. Because of its textured leaves, mullein is also called old man’s flannel, velvet dock, bunny’s ears and ...