Verbascum lychnitis White mullein (Scrophulariaceae)

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Verbascum lychnitis
White mullein
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The Verbascum lychnitis plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as White mullein.

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Latin Name:  Verbascum lychnitis
Common Name:  White mullein
Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Waste places and calcareous banks on dry soils[17, 200].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most well-drained soils, including dry ones, preferring a sunny position[200]. Dislikes shade and wet soils[200]. Thrives on chalk[200]. Prefers a light soil[200]. Hybridizes with other members of this genus, though the progeny are usually sterile[200].

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