Native wild perennial with inconspicuous, yellow flowers. Grows in partially shaded locations and is up to 40 cm high. Rootstock with clove aroma for use in the kitchen, smoking or in naturopathy as a strengthening tonic. Aromatic, edible leaves.
Use: Root (cooking, smoking)
Lifespan: herbaceous perennial
Seed spacing between the row: 30 cm
Seed spacing in the row: 30 cm
Sowing depth: 0.5-1 cm
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Explanations
Hortus officinarium: The non-profit association Hortus officinarum has been committed to the maintenance and breeding of medicinal plants using bio-dynamic methods. The aim of Hortus officinarum is to provide high-quality varieties of medicinal plant species from top sources – pure lines and with strong vitality.
