It is a large, showy rosette of generous, elongated ovate leaves which are covered with a fine,
fuzz.
This plant is a biennial.
The first year of it's growth being limited to a rosette of leaves which, like Evening Primrose, seem to not make any progress at all, but then, in the second year, it pushes skyward, creating a spear of brilliant small cream to yellow flowers, which circle the spire, and bloom and alternately wither and become seed pods.
This process of blooming lasts nearly a month or sometimes a bit longer. Mullein is a prolific seed producer which makes it possible to use the seed as a remedy as well.
The use of the leaf as a tea is so quick and easy as a remedy for raspy or 'tight' cough that it is almost as convenient as just making a cuppa.
The leaf can be dried for later use as well.
The seed oil is fantastic for chapped skin during winter. the root a diuretic and the flowers share the same properties as the leaves.
A homeopathic remedy made from the leaves and flowers treats migraine and earache.
I cannot recommend this invaluable herb enough. It has been classed as a weed in some areas, but if it was harvested often it would be a benefit to us and the environment.
50+ fresh seeds / Cream variety $3.50
50 fresh seeds / Yellow variety $3.50