Re: verbascum-not mullin
We have the common wild mullein here. Verbascum is a little iffy and
short lived. Why can't it be crossed with the wild stuff for toughness?
The native kind is a biennial that grows over 6' in very dry rocky
areas. The first leaves are a soft as lamb's ears. I like it and always
allow a few plants grow in marginal areas at the edge of a hardpacked
gravel driveway. I get volunteers every year but they are not nearly as
bad as teasle. And definately not as prickly.
Ann B.
Montana Gardener
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