Family: Carrot (Apiaceae)

Hardy to Zones 5 to 9

(Chinese Laserwort, Siler)  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.

30 seeds per packet