| Common Name | Black Mullein |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Verbascum |
| Species | Nigrum |
| Origin | Europe / Asia |
| Blooming | Biennial, flowers in summer on second-year rosette |
| Leaf Color | Grey-green, woolly |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Kitchen garden plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor conditions and alkaline substrates.
Drought tolerant once established. Water regularly during first year to establish roots. Avoid waterlogging.
Requires full sun exposure for optimal growth and flowering; leggy in shade.
Low nutrient requirements. Apply compost or slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
Deadhead spent flowers to prevent excessive self-seeding. Cut back after flowering as a biennial.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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