species 189,827 observations

Great Mullein

Verbascum thapsus

Field notes

Supports All

117 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Setaceous Hebrew Character, Black Arches, Gray Hairstreak, Variable Checkerspot 11
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Twice-stabbed Stink Bug, Mullein Aphid, Mallard, Common Raven 21
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Half-black Bumble Bee, Eastern Calligrapher, Brown-belted Bumble Bee 85

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Pollution Poor soil Rabbits Urban conditions
Habit: Erect Mounding
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial Weed

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.