Biennial medicinal herb. Botanical name: Verbascum thapsus. 40 heirloom seeds per pack. Press seed onto soil in spring or autumn and keep moist until germination, which takes 1-2 weeks. Three feet tall at flowering stage. Leaves are harvested to make a tincture to ease breathing, coughs, asthma, colds, and also as a mild pain relief. A reliable self-seeder, at least at altitude. Mullein is taken by mouth for respiratory tract membrane inflammation, cough, whooping cough, tuberculosis, bronchitis, hoarseness, pneumonia, earache, colds, chills, flu, swine flu, fever, allergies, tonsillitis, tracheitis, asthma, diarrhea, colic, gastrointestinal bleeding, migraines, and gout. It is used as a sedative, narcotic, diuretic, and antirheumatic. The root is used for croup. Mullein is used externally for wounds, burns, hemorrhoids, bruises, frostbite, erysipelas, and inflamed mucosa. The leaves are used topically to soften and protect the skin. In manufacturing, mullein is used as a flavoring component in alcoholic beverages. (medical usage data: Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database; NaturalDatabase.com). 15+ seeds per packet. 100% natural, chemical-free seeds. A reliable self-seeder, at least at altitude.  Free shipping on orders over $34.