Strange Flowers/Plants?

Question

We have these plants or flower type things growing next to our shed and would like to know if they are a weed or a flower or somekind of plant. Right now they are a little over 5 feet tall. And it looks as though there are flower buds at the top.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14634828@N08/2672117181/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14634828@N08/2672114611/

Answer 1

That is a great mullein.  Some people consider them weeds, but when planted at the back of a garden, I have seen them used as a decorative specimen.  The leaves at the bottom aren't the prettiest, but the attractive yellow flower spike opens, it is quite pretty.

Answer 2

that is a weed, though some find it ornamental and there are some ornamental varieties.

It is called 'Mullein' or Verbascum thapsis

http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/fact/vet...

Answer 3

idk