Common mullein has a tall central flower spike and soft, fuzzy leaves, which are the source of another of its common names, flannel plant. Although many gardeners are not as gracious as reader Susan ...

Is this a giant lamb’s ears? It showed up on its own. Common mullein, a sun-loving weed also called cowboy toilet paper, is in great abundance this year ironically. We don’t recommend it for that ...

Q: What is this plant and do I want it (see reader's photo)? I just found it growing in my backyard. I did not plant it, but I think it is interesting. A: The plant in question is a common mullein, ...

Recently, common mullein (Verbascum thapsus) seems to be ubiquitous: on roadsides, abandoned lots and even popping up in manicured landscapes. I get why gardeners might find it attractive; with fuzzy ...