Tall Golden Flower Spikes
Produces impressive upright, branching flower stalks covered with numerous bright yellow blooms.
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Greek Mullein Seeds
Greek Mullein, botanically known as Verbascum olympicum, is a striking ornamental flowering plant native to Greece and Turkey. It is admired for its large grey-green, softly textured leaves and impressive upright flower stalks covered with bright golden-yellow blooms. This short-lived perennial or biennial plant adds dramatic height and architectural beauty to cottage gardens, flower borders, and sunny landscape settings.
Olympic Mullein
Golden Yellow Flowers
Tall Flower Spikes
Pollinator Friendly
Key Features
Soft Grey-Green Foliage
Develops large basal rosettes of attractive grey-green leaves with a soft, woolly texture.
Architectural Garden Appeal
Its tall, candelabra-like flower structure creates an attractive vertical focal point in garden landscapes.
Attracts Pollinators
Its yellow flowers provide a valuable source of pollen and attract bees and other visiting insects.
Product Highlights
Botanical name Verbascum olympicum
Bright golden-yellow flowers
Tall branching flower stalks
Large grey-green woolly leaves
Native to Greece and Turkey
Can reach approximately 2 metres tall
Suitable for sunny garden borders
Attractive to bees and pollinators
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Verbascum olympicum |
| Common Name | Greek Mullein, Olympic Mullein, Olympian Mullein |
| Plant Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Plant Type | Short-Lived Perennial / Biennial |
| Seed Type | Flower Seeds |
| Flower Color | Golden Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Grey-Green |
| Growth Habit | Tall, Upright, and Branching |
| Plant Height | Approximately 1.5–2.5 Metres |
| Plant Spread | Approximately 0.5–1 Metre |
| Flowering Period | Summer |
| Blooming Time | Usually Second or Third Year |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-Drained, Sandy, Chalky, or Loamy Soil |
| Soil pH | Neutral to Alkaline |
| Watering | Moderate During Establishment; Drought-Tolerant Once Established |
| Planting Season | Spring to Early Summer or Autumn in Suitable Climates |
| Germination Time | Approximately 12–21 Days Under Suitable Conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 18–21°C |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 45–90 cm |
| Maintenance | Low to Moderate |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Choose the Planting Location
Select a sunny outdoor location with plenty of space for the tall flower stalks and spreading basal foliage. Greek Mullein grows best with generous sunlight.
Select a sunny outdoor location with plenty of space for the tall flower stalks and spreading basal foliage. Greek Mullein grows best with generous sunlight.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Use loose, well-drained soil such as sandy, chalky, or loamy soil. Avoid areas where water collects, as excessive moisture can damage the roots.
Use loose, well-drained soil such as sandy, chalky, or loamy soil. Avoid areas where water collects, as excessive moisture can damage the roots.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Scatter the tiny seeds over the soil surface and gently press them into the growing medium. Do not deeply bury them, as light supports germination.
Scatter the tiny seeds over the soil surface and gently press them into the growing medium. Do not deeply bury them, as light supports germination.
Step 4: Maintain Moisture During Germination
Keep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provide suitable warmth and sunlight while waiting for seedlings to emerge.
Keep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provide suitable warmth and sunlight while waiting for seedlings to emerge.
Step 5: Transplant and Space the Seedlings
Once seedlings are sufficiently established, carefully transplant them into their permanent growing positions. Allow adequate space for their large foliage and mature flower stalks.
Once seedlings are sufficiently established, carefully transplant them into their permanent growing positions. Allow adequate space for their large foliage and mature flower stalks.
Step 6: Care for Mature Plants
Provide regular watering while plants establish. Reduce watering once established, remove faded flower stalks if desired, and allow some seed heads to mature for natural self-seeding.
Provide regular watering while plants establish. Reduce watering once established, remove faded flower stalks if desired, and allow some seed heads to mature for natural self-seeding.
Bring Dramatic Garden Beauty with Greek Mullein
Add impressive height and golden-yellow floral displays to your garden with Greek Mullein. Its large grey-green foliage and distinctive candelabra-shaped flower spikes make it an excellent ornamental choice for sunny borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic landscapes. Grow this striking flowering plant to enjoy its beautiful seasonal blooms and attractive garden presence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about Greek Mullein seed germination, flowering time, and growing requirements.
How do you germinate Greek Mullein seeds?
Sow Greek Mullein seeds on the surface of moist, well-drained seed-starting soil and gently press them down without deeply covering them. Provide light, warmth, and consistent moisture. Germination commonly takes around 12–21 days under suitable growing conditions.
How long does Greek Mullein take to flower?
Greek Mullein generally develops its flowering stalks in the second or sometimes third growing year. During its initial growth, it forms a large rosette of grey-green leaves before producing tall, branching spikes of golden-yellow flowers.
What are the best growing conditions for Verbascum olympicum?
Verbascum olympicum grows best in full sun and well-drained soil, including sandy, chalky, and loamy growing mediums. It tolerates relatively dry conditions once established and benefits from adequate spacing to accommodate its tall flower stalks and large foliage.