Dark Mullein

Did you know

• The common name 'dark mullein' refers to the purple-furred stamens that contrast with the yellow petals, not dark-colored flowers.
• Roman soldiers dipped mullein stalks in tallow to use as torches, earning the plant the name 'candelaria.'
• The dense hairs on mullein leaves were once used as lamp wicks and the leaves themselves were placed inside shoes for warmth.
• Dark mullein is unusual among mulleins because it is a true perennial, while most Verbascum species are biennial.
• In European folklore, mullein was believed to ward off evil spirits and was planted near cottage doors for protection.

Color meanings

Uses

• cottage garden perennial
• traditional herbal remedy