Mullein?

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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Can you tell me what the tall spike flower is? Mullein?
     

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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yes, I think you are correct. It looks like mullein to me. Most likely it is Verbascum thapsus, although it could be a relative.

    Here's a link from Purdue University.
     
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