White Bride Mullein 100 Seeds

Verbascum phoeniceum

White Bride Mullein is a graceful perennial featuring elegant spires of pure white, saucer-shaped flowers held above compact rosettes of rich green foliage. Blooming from late spring into early summer, the tall, airy flower stems create a refined vertical accent in cottage gardens, mixed borders, and pollinator plantings.

This variety combines delicate beauty with excellent durability, attracting bees and beneficial insects while thriving in sunny, well-drained locations.

Planting Instructions

Indoor Sowing:

• Start seeds 6–8 weeks before last frost
• Surface sow or cover very lightly (light aids germination)
• Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
• Germination: 14–21 days
• Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed

Direct Sowing Outdoors:

• Sow in spring after frost or in early fall
• Press seeds lightly into soil surface
• Keep moist until seedlings are established

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, average to sandy soil
• Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
• Height: 24–36 inches
• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer (may rebloom if cut back)
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage additional flowering
• Hardiness: Cold hardy perennial (Zones 4–8)

White Bride Mullein is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking timeless white blooms, strong vertical structure, and low-maintenance performance in sunny gardens.