A native herbaceous biennial found on waste ground and in grassy places, mainly on sandy or chalky soil. It forms a rosette of whitish felt-like leaves with a tall spike of yellow flowers which are very attractive to bees and a food source for the caterpillar of the mullein moth.
Good for: Bees and food for the caterpillar of the mullein moth
Height: 30-200cm (1-6ft)
Prefers: Sun or partial shade. Most soils, preferable dryish.
Flowers: Jun - Aug
Seeds per gram: 10,000
Sowing Rate: 3g/sqm
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