Scrophulariaceae • Verbascum olympicum

Olympus Mullein - Bio

"A golden star of the meadows, vigorous and protective of the soil."

$4.49

Number of seeds 200 seeds

Native to the temperate regions of Europe, the Olympian Mullein (Verbascum olympicum) enchants wild gardens and flower meadows with its imposing stature and sunny blooms. This robust plant, with its upright flower stalks laden with bright yellow corollas, acts as a silent guardian of dry, well-drained soils.

In the garden, the Olympia mullein acts as a living sentinel, providing height and light. Its long flowering period attracts pollinators and butterflies, thus contributing to local biodiversity. It proves useful in natural landscaping, nectar-rich borders, and even as a traditional medicinal plant in some European cultures, valued for its mucilage-rich inflorescences.

It is a generous and undemanding presence, which integrates with finesse into an écoumene garden, contributing to the resilience of the environment with simplicity and brilliance.

Growing climate: Temperate climate
Sowing difficulty level: Medium
Care required: Occasional
Annotation: Hardy plant, tolerates drought well once established.

This plant is traditionally used in infusions for its soothing properties against respiratory irritations, particularly in Europe. Its flowers were sometimes used in medicinal herbal teas, but it is not commonly used in cooking.