Dark Mullein

[tawnyman]

Hi there,
I put some small dark mullein plants in my garden a few months ago in the hope of having some of these large, impressive things during the summer. Sadly they seem to have lost all their leaves, though the root part has remained intact. My question is, will they come back in the spring? I know they're a biennial so will flower this year, but most biennials I know seem to keep a bit of leaf over the winter. Incidentally the wild carrot I've put in at the same time are doing well, so that's something to look forard to. Thanks, Julian

[Jez]

I have a few Dark Mullein In my garden that come back year after year, my reason to believe that they are perenial. I believe it's Mullein Moth that is biennial?!? Yes the leaves disapear until spring!

[tawnyman]

Thanks Jez, that's something to look forward to! Does it self seed much?

[Jez]

Originally Posted by tawnyman

Thanks Jez, that's something to look forward to! Does it self seed much?

Not like other plants well not to my knowledge. Though they have a big root system and I have by accident when transplanting some, have split the roots to the success of having double the plants!!