Anything will grow in Wales;-)

are you sure???

What is this kasy? looks like a big sea creature

i think it has a tall stem and a yellow flower eventually?

Hi guys - updated photo description with a common name:)

Verbascum!

Yep, verbascum. I wonder if this will come to flower in these conditions. :)

There's no flower spike yet, it might go mushy in the cold spell but you never know. I have so many of these, self seeded and the Verbascum moth usually eat them all up before they flower. I love the leaves.

Hi guys. Glad you like it. It's not far away from the place I live - so will keep you updated:)

Thank you so much, Lulu. I have learned all about the Mullein Moth, Cucullia verbasci, which I had never seen or head of before. The caterpillars look very pretty. Now I work with a lot of verbascum in herbaceous borders, and I will look out for these colourful nibblers. Thank you.

Yes very colourful caterpillars, black and yellow and turn into a plain brown moth!!

we get alot of those critters on that yellow weedy plant in the field, the one thats bad for horses. At least the moth caterpillars have a good munch

May I take the opportunity to thank you all for your comments and for learning something new:) Was not aware that little creature is associated with that particular plant. Learnt the common name of the plant as well...
But did you know this moth is restricted to South England and Wales only?

haha - just found the image of the caterpillar - I can see faces with eyes, mustaches and bow ties, lol. check this out - http://gallery.nen.gov.uk/asset63020-.html
and definitelly will be looking for this beauty in spring;-)