Fang-feng (Saposhnikovia divaricata) seeds, organic
$4.95 – $54.10
Family: Carrot (Apiaceae)
Hardy to Zones 5 to 9
(Chinese Laserwort, Siler, Fang Feng) Herbaceous perennial flowering in white umbels to 32 inches, native to China, Russia, Korea and Japan. The dried root is traditionally used as a warming herb in TCM for treatment of spasm, tremor, and pain of head, body, and arthritis. Plant prefers regular garden soil and a sunny exposure. In fall or early spring, sow seed on surface and press in, keep cool and evenly moist until germination. Germination in 19 days. Deep, unobstructed soils encourage the growth of long, straight roots. Space plants 2 feet apart.
packet contains 30 seeds
1 g contains 250 seeds
5 g contains 1,250 seeds
10 g contains 2,500 seeds
Certified Organically Grown
Question
Donna –
Is it too late to plant these? I’m in mid-state SC
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Richo Cech –
hi donna, its never too late to plant herbaceous perennials, our planting log is jammed with new props, i encourage you to plant the seeds. r
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Svetlana –
How to grow Saposhnikovia divaricata
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Richo Cech –
Hello Svetlana,
The seed remains viable for only a year or two, which is why so many people have had trouble with it. I planted the seed we’re currently selling and got so many seedlings I don’t know what to do with it all–shouldn’t have sowed it so thickly. Anyway, standard greenhouse technique works but keep it on the cool and shady side for germination. Outdoors, it appreciates a deep, sandy soil for the taproot. A typical Apiacea. Some people call it “Siler,” which for some reason is way easier for me to remember than the 5 other Latin names its been called in recent history. . . Richo
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