This Summer three Great Mullein plants have taken over one of the raised beds at the top of the garden.
Two plants appeared in the same bed a couple of years ago, last year they disappeared but this year there are three of the them.
According to the RHS website Verbascum thrapsus or Great Mullein is a tall grey or white woolly biennial and grows up to 2 metres in height. Well it being a biennial explains why we didn't see one last year. It is also known as Aaron's Rod but has many other names including Beggar's blanket, Common Mullein, Adams's flannel, and Woollens.
Also in the garden both Philadelphus shrubs are flowering. One at the top of the garden.
The other in a pot until we decide where to place it. It's my favourite mock orange - Belle Etoile.
Two different poppies have appeared
both self-seeded.
Below
Blue Borage
Common Chamomile
Sweet Peas
Hardy Geranium
I've been picking both Sweet peas and Pinks for the house. The scent of both is lovely. It's been cooler today and the garden has benefitted from overnight rain.
Including the pond. The newts are happy as well.
I did not know mullein grew in England too. It literally lined a long section of our road last year, like tall candles lighting the way.
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are so pretty. I have never had sweet peas or mock orange, but have smelled both and they're heavenly.