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Seedy Subjects! => Seeds Wanted => Topic started by: Stephenb on August 07, 2011, 08:35:03 AM

Title: Verbascum pulverulentum/ Hoary Mullein
Post by: Stephenb on August 07, 2011, 08:35:03 AM: I have a special "relationship" with this plant which is a rare UK native found mainly around Norwich where I studied in the late 70s. I'd love to be able to grow it. Can anyone help with seed?

I think it was this species I photographed in the dry garden at RHS Hyde Hall a couple of years ago:
Title: Re: Verbascum pulverulentum/ Hoary Mullein
Post by: Rafa on August 07, 2011, 05:55:38 PM: Stephen, I can collect to you spanish lineages of this species if you are interested.
Title: Re: Verbascum pulverulentum/ Hoary Mullein
Post by: Stephenb on August 08, 2011, 10:08:59 AM: Yes, please - thank you very much!!

I am also interested in UK seed if anyone has...
Title: Re: Verbascum pulverulentum/ Hoary Mullein
Post by: arillady on August 08, 2011, 11:04:06 AM: I've a feeling this is one that might become a weed here as last year there were two giants north and south of the garden in the paddocks.
Title: Re: Verbascum pulverulentum/ Hoary Mullein
Post by: Rafa on August 08, 2011, 10:15:38 PM: Here they are!
Title: Re: Verbascum pulverulentum/ Hoary Mullein
Post by: Maggi Young on August 08, 2011, 10:32:54 PM: Surely this is one plant you won't be eating, Stephen ? ... even allowing for it's hairy, hoary nature, the PFAF report is not exactly inviting....
http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Verbascum+pulverulentum :o :-X
Title: Re: Verbascum pulverulentum/ Hoary Mullein
Post by: Rafa on August 08, 2011, 11:41:35 PM: This species grows spontaneously in my garden and everywere in the village, normally near roads. Once there were so many plants together that the powder from the leaves was flying away thanks to the wind and it could cause problems in the throat. Anyway it is a beautiful plant even that can even reach 2 meters high!

Note: By the way Stephen, if you are interested, I also collected today Helichrysum italicum, Thymus zigis, Thymus mastichina, Lavandula stoechas and Santolina rosmarinifolia.
Title: Re: Verbascum pulverulentum/ Hoary Mullein
Post by: Stephenb on August 29, 2011, 09:07:27 AM: Quote from: Rafa on August 08, 2011, 10:15:38 PM
Here they are!

Rafa, wow!! I am indebted to you, sir! I am so happy to finally be able to grow this plant!! ;)
Title: Re: Verbascum pulverulentum/ Hoary Mullein
Post by: Stephenb on August 29, 2011, 09:19:02 AM: Quote from: Maggi Young on August 08, 2011, 10:32:54 PM
Surely this is one plant you won't be eating, Stephen ? ... even allowing for it's hairy, hoary nature, the PFAF report is not exactly inviting....
http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Verbascum+pulverulentum :o :-X

Well, the last time I ate knowingly (animal) meat was in 1977 at the time I developed my relationship to this plant. Therefore, I certainly don't need this plant as a tape worm cure, thank you... ;) As I told you, I have a "history" with Hoary Mullein, a very very wise plant that I'd like to have around for advice.... OK?
Title: Re: Verbascum pulverulentum/ Hoary Mullein
Post by: Hoy on August 29, 2011, 02:11:11 PM: Are you sure you haven't had some juicy aphid flesh or caterpillar protein in your veg diet, Stephen?
Last time I had a beer it did contain a raisin - but as beers usually do not my best guess is it was something with wings ;D
Title: Re: Verbascum pulverulentum/ Hoary Mullein
Post by: Stephenb on August 29, 2011, 02:20:37 PM: I've added the word "knowingly" - and fish are not counted....