Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), packet of 30 seeds
$3.95
Family: Heath (Ericaceae)
Hardy to Zones 4 to 8
(Bearberry, Kinnikinik) Spreading perennial evergreen groundcover. Circumpolar. The herb covers entire hillsides and has been adopted by landscapers for use in the city as a drought tolerant, glossy leaved groundcover. Does well in pots. Traditional usage (American Indian, TWM): urinary infections, smoking blends. Plant prefers acidic soils, full sun to part shade. Scarify seed vigorously on sandpaper. Fire dependent germinator. Sow in fall, spring, or summer. Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart.
30 seeds/pkt., Open Pollinated , Untreated, NO GMO’s
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Karen Darnell –
Hi Richo, do you have uva ursi tincture available?
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Richo Cech –
Sorry, no, we have discontinued herb pharm products due to these uncertain times.
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Mitchell –
Yo! Do you know where in general these seeds local ecotype stem from>
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Richo Cech –
Siskiyou Mountains of Southern Oregon
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Nellie –
Do you have established bearberry plants for sale?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Sorry, I do not.
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Regina –
How well does this germinate? Not familiar with “fire dependent germinator.”
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi there Regina, Uva Ursi germinates very well when the right conditions are met. For fire dependency, see page 14 of “The Medicinal Herb Grower.” In short, the seed is planted in fast-draining mix and a flash fire is built over the top.
Richo
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Dana –
Just wanting to be sure….you scarify and burn or just one or the other?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Dana, we recommend scarification followed by fire treatment as described in “the medicinal herb grower.”
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