Boneset (Eup. perfoliatum) seeds, Organic
$3.95
Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
Hardy to zones 4 to 9
Herbaceous perennial flowering white to 4 feet. Native to Southern and Eastern US. Large and showy, bearing masses of long-lived, white flowers. Dried leaf and flowering tops, intensely bitter, may be made into a tea or tincture to treat colds and flu. Plant prefers part shade to full sun and moist soils. Sow seed on surface, tamp in, and keep evenly moist until germination. Usually takes between 1 and 3 weeks for germ. Spotty germination is normal, although high germ rates do sometimes occur. Our 2023 growout demonstrated this, and fine-tuned the germination time to 9 days close under lights. Space plants 2 feet apart.
Packet contains 100 seeds
1 g contains ~500 seeds
seed is Certified Organically Grown by Oregon Tilth
em (verified owner) –
hi richo, do i need to cold stratify these before planting? thanks for all you do <3
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Richo Cech –
Hello em, these are light-dependent and need a pretty moist substrate–they are native to wet fields, even boggy areas. They don’t need cold strat, they are simple warm soil germinators, best planted at this time of year. Low germ rates typical. See page 209 of “Growing Plant Medicine Vol 1” richo
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Richo Cech –
Hi Lindy, Since you’re in vermont, start boneset in the spring. richo
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Lindy Biggs –
Thanks so much for you speedy answer. I’ll do what you do and plant in the nice wet areas I have. I assume that if Joe Pye grows there that Boneset will too.
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Richo Cech –
yes, they are cohabiters of wetlands. and if you’re in Alabama, yes, actually, there is still time to plant perennials. flowering would be next year. r
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Lindy Biggs –
Wondering if I could put some boneset seeds out this fall, they are going to seed now in my area (Vermont); I thought it might be their natural time to reseed. I know this should be a perennial but I’m not seeing plants this year where they were last year, is that common? Thanks, Lindy
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Richo Cech –
hi lindy, you can sure try that and it might work. i personally start it in more controlled conditions and transplant. it is possible that the area is too dry, and this can affect overwintering and perennialization of boneset, which is really a wet soil lover. richo
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