Hi! This is my first time posting so please forgive me if I am not doing this correctly or in the wrong place... I have a friend who just moved to a new place and found this flowering plant in her backyard area..we were wondering just what it may be? Can anyone help us? pic is attached (I hope..*smile*) Thanks! Shannon
What you have there is a Common Mullein Verbascum thapsus, generally considered a weed but some folks like the flowers.
Wow..that was quick! Thanks so much for your help! Never would've guess how common this was considering this is the first I can remember having seen one like it. Thanks again! Shannon
Glad I could help. Mullein grew rampant in my folks cow pasture when I was growing up and I battle it these days in my yard and garden. As I said, some people like the flowers but be aware, it reseeds itself readily and will overtake the area if you're not careful.
