Verbascum blattaria
Verbascum blattaria moth mullein
An introduced biennial herb that grows in man-disturbed habitats, or along roadsides. There are yellow and white forms, yellow being more common. Moth mullein has large-flowered racemes and leaves that vary in shape, making it fairly easy to identify.
Habitat & Range
Grows in fields, along roadsides, sometimes wood edges.
Present in most counties of the state.
Wetland codes
EMP: | UPL |
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NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers May through July.
Verbascum blattaria moth mullein
Verbascum blattaria gallery
Plant Life-Form
biennial or short-lived perennial forb
Common Names
moth mullein