Belladonna, Turkmenistan (Atropa komarovii), packet of 10 seeds, organic

Family:  Nightshade (Solanacea)

Hardy to Zones 5 to 9

Herbaceous perennial native to Central Asia.  Rare.  Flowers yellow, veined with violet.  Highly desirable species with broad leaves and yellow/purple flowers that give way to large, soft berries. In its native environment (Kopet-dag mountains of Turkmenistan) the plant occurs in association with Mandrogora turkomanica and Ephedra equisetina. Traditional usage (TWM): external application as a muscle relaxant and pain reliever.  Do not ingest.  Plant prefers partial to full shade, average fertility, moist soil.  Sow in fall or early spring.  Slow to germ. Ongoing germ for 6 weeks.  Best in cool, moist shade or early spring greenhouse.  Sprinkle seed on surface, barely cover, tamp securely and keep evenly moist until germination.

10 seeds/pkt, Certified Organically Grown