Verbascum nigrum aka Black Mullein

Verbascum nigrum, commonly known as black mullein or dark mullein, is a biennial or short-lived perennial herbaceous plant in the Verbascum genus. Native to dry open sites in temperate Europe and the Mediterranean region, it can reach heights of 0.5–1.5 m (1.6–4.9 ft). This ornamental plant forms clumps of hairy, dark green leaves that create basal clusters. From these clusters, slender columns of warm yellow flowers with purple stamens emerge, blooming from early summer to early autumn. The Verbascum genus comprises around 360 species of flowering plants in the figwort family Scrophulariaceae, mainly found in Europe and Asia. These plants can be biennial, perennial, or rarely annuals or subshrubs, growing up to 0.5 to 3 meters (1.6 to 9.8 ft) tall. They initially develop a dense rosette of leaves at ground level before producing a tall flowering stem. The leaves are arranged spirally and are often densely hairy, although some species may be glabrous. The flowers have five symmetrical petals, with colors ranging from yellow, orange, red-brown, purple, blue, to white. The fruit is a capsule containing numerous tiny seeds. Verbascum nigrum prefers a calcareous or neutral soil in full sun and is cultivated as an attractive addition to gardens.