Dark Mullein Verbascum nigrum – Found on road verges and embankments, in hedge banks and other grassy places, on walls and in cultivated ground, including arable field margins. It prefers well-drained calcareous soils. The flowers are a good pollen and nectar source for a wide range of insects, particularly bees.
To thrive, Dark Mullein prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is well suited to open, sunny sites like grassy banks, road verges, and borders. While it tolerates poor soils, it performs best in light, sandy or loamy soils with good drainage. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance or dry gardens. But avoid heavy, waterlogged soils, as these may cause root rot.
Dark Mullein germinates easily from seed and often self-seeds once established, making it an ideal option for rewilding projects. In its first year, it forms a rosette of soft, hairy leaves at ground level. In the second year, it sends up flowering spikes from June to September, offering a long flowering period that supports pollinators throughout the summer.
So this wildflower is particularly valued in wildlife-friendly and eco-conscious gardens. Not only does it enhance biodiversity, but its architectural form adds vertical interest and movement to planting schemes. Finally, Dark Mullein is also deer-resistant and rarely suffers from pests, adding to its appeal as a hardy, low-input plant.
Flowering Season: June – August
Flower Colour: Yellow & Orange
Size
Height: 50-100cm.
Spread: 50-100cm.
Time to reach full height: 1-2 years.
Growing Conditions
Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand.
Moisture: Well drained.
Position
How much sun: Full sun.
Aspect: East, South, West facing.
Dark Mullein – Planting Information
Dark Mullein Verbascum nigrum seeds should be sown in the spring where they are to flower. Keep moist and cover lightly with soil or compost.
Plant Dark Mullein plugs into well drained soil in a sunny position for best results.
Delivery Information
We will despatch this item as soon as stock is available.
Seeds available all year round subject to availability.
All Plants, Bulbs and Seeds are despatched separately from other items and may arrive on a different day via a different carrier.
Produced in the UK from cultivated stock.
Your Delivery
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PLEASE NOTE: Turf, Wildflower Turf, Sedum Mats and bulk Bag products are delivered on a pallet and can only be delivered to the kerbside.
Most of our products for sale in the UK will be delivered by being transported by a pallet courier that primarily uses 18-tonne rigid trucks that are built for reaching the majority of UK addresses. However, it is possible that your delivery could be made on a larger vehicle. If access or other restrictions prevent vehicles above a certain size reaching your address, or there are other offloading or parking restrictions which could affect the delivery, let us know in the delivery notes section of checkout so that special delivery arrangements can be made. Please make sure you double check the delivery postcode and address carefully as after your order has been shipped, it is likely we will not be able to make any amendments to your order or address.
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Kerbside delivery means that our products for sale in the UK is delivered as close as possible to the delivery address you provide. Our helpful drivers will do their best to place your delivery where you wish, such as a driveway, but this is at their discretion. If your delivery address is hard to find or the property is a new build, consider using what3words to pinpoint your delivery location. More information on what3words can be found in our Help Centre.
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