Moth Mullein (Verbascum blattaria)

Family: Scrophulariaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Verbascum blattaria is a BIENNIAL/PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from June to October, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Waste places in damp ground. Rather rare and not persisting, it is possibly an introduced species. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)