Wet and Woolly - Shenandoah National Park Toddler T-Shirt

Woolly Mullein on the Blue Ridge Mountainside after a brief rain shower at the Two Mile Run Overlook in Shenandoah National Park.

I wasn’t familiar with this wildflower, which is a biennial only blooming every two years. Also known as Common Mullein and Great Mullein, this tall plant has woolly leaves and a sturdy stalk. It is topped with a tight cluster of showy yellow flowers. I would love to see it in full bloom!

Copyright 2020 Susan Rissi Tregoning

I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...