{"product_id":"mullein-starter-plant-verbascum-thapsus","title":"Mullein Starter Plant\nVerbascum thapsus","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring this beautiful and traditional herb into your home garden with a healthy mullein starter plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMullein is a striking biennial herb known for its soft, velvety leaves and tall flower stalks covered in small yellow blossoms. During its first year, mullein forms a low-growing rosette of fuzzy leaves. In its second year, it sends up its signature flowering stalk, which can reach several feet tall and becomes a favorite stopping place for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMullein has a long history of use in traditional herbal practices, making it a wonderful addition to an herbal garden, pollinator garden, cottage garden, or home apothecary garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMullein is one of those plants that proves an herb doesn't have to be delicate to be beautiful. Give it sunshine and room to grow, and it can become an impressive presence in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☀️ Sun: Full sun to partial sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 Growth Habit: Biennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌎 USDA Zones: Generally hardy in Zones 3–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📏 Mature Height: Flower stalks can reach approximately 5–8 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💧 Water: Moderate while establishing; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 Soil: Prefers well-draining soil and tolerates poor, dry, or rocky conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐝 Pollinator Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌼 Flowers: Yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🪴 Container Friendly: Can be grown in a large, deep container, though it performs best with plenty of root space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 Self-Seeding: Yes. Mullein can readily self-seed when mature flower stalks are allowed to produce and drop seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne live mullein starter plant, carefully prepared and packaged to arrive ready to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these are living plants, each starter will naturally vary slightly in size, leaf shape, and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipped to Thrive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery starter plant is prepared and packaged with its health and successful transition to its new home in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour plant will arrive with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• After-shipping care instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Transplanting instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Long-term care instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Contact information for additional assistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping can temporarily stress a live plant, so some drooping, yellowing, or minor leaf damage may occur during transit. The included after-shipping care instructions will guide you through helping your plant recover from its journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you won't be left on your own after your plant arrives. If you need additional assistance, you'll have our contact information so you can reach out with questions about your starter plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note From the Farm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant: This plant is offered for gardening and educational purposes. Information about traditional herbal use is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sweet Martha's Family Farmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54273912209724,"sku":null,"price":4.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4904\/8892\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_3130e36f-e6ad-4d80-b05d-2588f727fce5.jpg?v=1788116103","url":"https:\/\/sweetmarthafarmacy.com\/products\/mullein-starter-plant-verbascum-thapsus","provider":"Sweet Martha's Family Farmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}