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Verbascum blattaria f. albiflorum (white moth mullein) single flower

Verbascum blattaria f. albiflorum (white moth mullein) in the garden

white moth mullein

Verbascum blattaria f. albiflorum

Regular price: $8.99
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4" pot seed packet (20+ seeds)

Seeds ship free with orders over $15.00 to all 50 US states. Seeds ship within 24 hours.

ships spring 2025

White Moth Mullein is a short-lived perennial or biennial that produces lovely dainty white flowers with pink or purple centers. The flowers are held on long stalks above a semi-evergreen rosette of foliage. Best planted in poor, alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun. If planted in rich soil it will likely need staking.

The tall spikes that hold the delicate flowers aloft are covered in small green bead-like seed capsules once flowering has finished. See second photo.

Zones: 5 to 9
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Type: Herbaceous Biennial
Height: 36 to 48 in.
Spread: 12 to 24 in.
Exposure: Full Sun
Soil: Dry, average
Bloom Time: June to August
Native Range: Eurasia and North Africa

Special Characteristics

Deer-resistant
Short-lived
Snail Resistant
See-through plant

image credits

Ali McEnhill, The Old Dairy Nursery

Ordering information

Preorders

You may place your order anytime to reserve plants for spring 2025 shipment. If you place multiple orders, we will combine plants into one box (or as many as needed) and any extra shipping charges will be refunded when we ship.

We will begin shipping plants as soon as plants begin to emerge from dormancy in spring. Woodies will likely begin shipping in April. Perennials will likely begin shipping in May. If ordering multiple varieties, we will hold until all plants are ready to ship together. If you would like to receive plants sooner please reach out.

We will check in with you a week before shipping to make sure you receive your plants at a time that is convenient for you.

Shipping

Live plants ship in spring and fall only. Plants may ship dormant, depending on variety and season. Shipping costs are most reasonable when bundling like size plants.

4-inch: 1-6 plants ship for $15.00 / 7-13 plants ship for $18.00 / 14-30 plants ship for $40.00
1-gal: 1-2 plants ship for $18.00 / 3-4 plants ship for $25.00 / 5-6 plants ship for $40.00
trees & shrubs: $27.00-$40.00 each, height dependent
seeds: $6.75 or free with orders over $15.00

We regret that we cannot ship internationally or to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, or WA.

Nursery pick up

Plants can be collected from the nursery Monday through Sunday from 10am-4pm in Spring, Summer, and Fall. We prefer 24 hour notice to get your order together and will email you when ready for collection.

If you place a SPRING 2025 PREORDER, we will contact you in spring when your plants are ready for collection. Woodies will likely become available for collection in April. Perennials will likely become available in May. If ordering multiple varieties, we will hold until all plants are ready to be collected together.

Plant Sizes

We most commonly use the following pot sizes for perennials:

4-inch pot: 3.5" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D
2-quart pot: 6" H x 5.25" W x 5.25" D
1-gallon pot: 6.87" H x 8" Dia (this is a true one gallon pot, not the smaller 'trade' one gallon pot used by many nurseries)

Check out our illustrated pot size guide here.

Representative trees & shrubs are photographed in their pots and posted on each plant page.

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at The Old Dairy. We grow all of our plants outdoors without the use of chemicals, fertilizers, carbon fuels, or peat.

Many of our perennials are grown in the ground and dug upon order (this is especially true for larger sizes). This practice allows us to grow stronger, healthier plants using native soil, and ultimately reduces our impact on the environment.

Our open-pollinated seeds are collected from plants in our mother beds, which have never been treated with chemicals or sprays of any kind.

Read all about our sustainable practices here.

Germination information

Sowing Instructions

This plant is easy to grow from seed. We strongly recommend starting these seeds outdoors in fall in an open seed bed. They usually germinate around the end of May in our zone 5 garden.

These seeds are extremely small. Sprinkle liberally over prepared soil. Do not cover.

Sow thinly on a high quality seed starting mix and cover lightly. Seeds should be kept consistently moist, though not wet. Snow cover is best.

IMPORTANT: This plant is NOT happy in pots. It will go to seed almost as soon as its roots hit the sides of the pot. It is best to sow directly in the ground. If that is not possible, please plant seedlings out when very young.

Timing Options

Fall · Outdoors · We prefer to grow according to the natural rhythms of the season. We sow most of our seed in late summer or fall. They germinate in warm daytime temperatures, sleep through winter, then reemerge in spring.

Spring · Outdoors · Seed can be started outdoors when temperatures warm in spring. Wait until daytime temperatures are consistently in the mid to high 60s.

Late Winter · Indoors · Seed can be started indoors under lights 6-8 weeks before your last frost date. Plants may germinate faster this way, but they will be less robust. We strongly recommend sowing outdoors according to the natural rhythms of the season

Looking for more detail?

Click here for our complete guide demystifying the process of sowing seeds outdoors.