Mullein, Verbascum thapsus, Scrophulariaceae, 4in potted plant flowering-plants

Mullein grows in a tight silvery rosette of leaves its first year and then produces a single unbranched stem covered in blooms it's second year. It has been widely used for herbal remedies for its emollient and astringent properties. It also sees use in topical applications for few different skin ailments. Mullein is fairly easy to grow, doing well in most well-lit areas with disturbed soil. It is a common weedy plant but seldom becomes an issue due to it needing open ground to germinate.