Mullein Seeds



verbascum thapsus
verbascum thapus
Scrophularace

Part Used
Seeds

Flowers spent,
the seeds sown naturally by the plant itself.

Poultice made of the seeds and leaves,
boiled in hot wine, was considered
an excellent means to 'draw forth
speedily thorns or splinters
gotten into the flesh.'

Seeds of Mullein are said
to intoxicate fish when thrown
into the water, and are used
by poachers for that purpose,
being slightly narcotic.

Seeds apparently intoxicate
fish, and can increase one's catch.

Mystery schools and monasteries
often grew mullein as protection,
although growing mullein is like owning a cat!

Seeding itself naturally, this biennial
does not always take to transplanting.

Seedlings must be allowed
to grow to adequate strength.

The ideal weather for transplanting is
damp and no warmer than cool.
Mullein grows best when left on its own.

Each year holds surprises.
You never know where a mullein will spring up.


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