White Bride Mullein in a glass vase on a white background.
White Bride Mullein in a glass vase with garden scissors on a white background.
Close-up macro view of a trio of White Bride Mullein flowers on a light background.
White Bride Mullein growing in the trial gardens at Baker Creek in Mansfield, Missouri.
A close-up macro view of flowers on a White Bride Mullein stem.
White Bride Mullein flowers with a wedding ring on white background.
A side view angle of a White Bride Mullein flower arrangement in a glass vase.
White Bride Mullein in a glass vase on a white background.
White Bride Mullein in a glass vase with garden scissors on a white background.
Close-up macro view of a trio of White Bride Mullein flowers on a light background.
White Bride Mullein growing in the trial gardens at Baker Creek in Mansfield, Missouri.
A close-up macro view of flowers on a White Bride Mullein stem.
White Bride Mullein flowers with a wedding ring on white background.
A side view angle of a White Bride Mullein flower arrangement in a glass vase.

Mullein Seeds,
White Bride

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Description

Blousy white blooms sway in the breeze along tall spires. It is a very drought-tolerant flower that works beautifully in landscapes, beds, and even containers. Plants reach 2.5 to 3 feet tall and about 1.5 feet wide. These short-lived perennials will easily reseed, bringing crisp white flowers and lots of pollinator action year after year.

Growing Tips: Prefers full sun, fairly dry soil. Surface-sow seeds in spring, gently pressing into place. Thin to 1-2 ft apart. Remove spent blooms to prevent seed formation, control spreading.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Verbascum phoeniceum
Life Cycle
Perennial in zones 4–8
Sun Requirement
8–12 hr.
Days to Germinate
7–21
Days to Maturity
110–140
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
24 in.
Ideal Temperature
60–70°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

When to Grow

White Bride is sown on the surface in spring, either in the ground or straight into the container it will grow in, with the seed firmed into the mix and not buried, since light is what triggers it. An indoor start 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date works just as well when you are raising plants for pots. Germination runs 7 to 21 days at 70 to 80°F, and the first crisp white spires open 110 to 140 days from sowing.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds germinate in 14-21 days.
  • Direct sow seeds in fall/winter or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date.
  • Surface sow seeds (they are very, very tiny) as light aids germination.
  • When sowing outdoors, you can lightly cover them.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 70-80 F.

How to Grow

  • Prefers well-drained soil, although mullein is tolerant of a range of soil conditions, including poor soil.
  • Drought tolerant.
  • Provide full sun to part shade.
  • Space plants at least 18-24 inches apart.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • A pest-free plant.
  • It is not typically considered invasive, but if you are concerned about potential invasiveness, ask your local extension agent for more information specific to your region.

How to Save Seeds

  • This biennial will send up a flower stalk in the second year.
  • Allow flower stalk to turn brown and dry before saving the tiny seeds.
  • Store in a cool, dark, dry place.

FAQ

Can White Bride be grown in a container?

Yes. It works beautifully in landscapes, beds, and even containers. Plants reach 2.5 to 3 feet tall and about 1.5 feet wide, and in the ground they should be spaced about 24 inches apart.

How often does White Bride need watering?

It is a very drought-tolerant flower. Give it full sun to part shade and fairly dry, well-drained soil; mullein tolerates a range of soil conditions, including poor soil.

Will the White Bride flowers reseed themselves?

These short-lived perennials reseed easily, returning with crisp white blooms and plenty of pollinator activity. If you would rather limit spreading, remove the spent blooms before they set seed.
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