"Kay" wrote in message
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In article , Zank The Plank
writes
Hi
I have this plant growing outside of my lounge window and I haven't got a
clue what it is. It started growing a fast rate in June and it seemed to
grow at least 30cm per week. It has velvety leaves and a thick single
stem
It can be viewed at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/timcass/plant.htm.

Thanks in advance

Mullein, Verbascum thapsus. It's a biennial, growing its flower stem
(which is what you have) in the second year.
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Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"


Ah, so it's thapsus not olympicum, oh well at least I got the Verbascum bit
right!

Tracey