Mullein: The Soothing Herb for Lung Health, Resilience and Immune Support

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is one of those plants that quickly earns its place in any garden or home apothecary. With soft, silvery leaves and a tall flower spike that stands proud in the garden, this herb has become a customer favourite for good reason.

Why Mullein is So Loved

Mullein is known for its gentle support of the respiratory system. Herbalists often turn to it for dry, irritated lungs, lingering coughs, and to help open the breath. The soft leaves can be brewed into a tea or added to herbal smoke blends, while the yellow flowers are commonly used to make infused oils for soothing inflammation and earaches.

Aside from its medicinal value, mullein is a beautiful addition to any garden. Its height adds structure, and when in bloom, it draws in bees and beneficial insects. It’s one of those plants that feels both wild and cultivated, grounding and useful.

Growing Mullein

Mullein is a biennial plant, which means it forms a rosette of leaves in the first year and flowers in the second. It’s incredibly hardy and thrives with minimal care.

Season: Best sown in autumn or early spring
Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
Watering: Light watering until established, then very low maintenance
Position: Full sun with space to spread
Fertilising: Not usually necessary but a light compost top-up won’t hurt

Once established, mullein will often self-seed. You can leave a flower spike to dry and collect seeds, or simply let it naturalise and pop up where it’s happy.

What We Offer

At Made For The Earth, we grow and prepare mullein in several forms to support your needs whether you’re starting a herb garden or building your home apothecary.

🌿 Potted Mullein Plants
Available in the Spring in 1L pots, grown in healthy, microbe-rich soil using organic practices. These plants are hardy, happy, and ready for your garden.

🌾 Mullein Seeds
For those who prefer to start from scratch, our seeds are home-saved from strong, healthy plants grown in our gardens. Packaged with care in compostable materials. Best time to sow is now in the Autumn/Winter/ Spring

🌼 Dried Mullein Leaf
Hand-harvested and naturally dried in small batches. Perfect for teas, smoke blends, or infusions. Our dried herbs are pure, potent, and full of plant vitality. The fluffy blue colour of our Mullein is a great sign of freshness!

You can order mullein seeds, and dried herbs through our website or pick them up at the next market. You can also pop yourself down on our wait list for plants when they become available in the spring. Every offering is made with care and grounded in our love for sustainable growing and herbal wellness.

Let us know if you have any questions about how to use or grow mullein. We’re always happy to help you get the most from your garden.