(Echinacea paradoxa)
Leaves are long and narrow. Height 24-36". Native to open woods, balds, and rocky prairies especially common to the Arkansas Ozarks and Missouri. Deserves a place in both medicinal and ornamental gardens. The most exceptional of the Echinaceas because the petals are yellow rather than purple, hence the name Echinacea paradoxa.
Medicinal: All 9 species are medicinally important and all parts of the plant have some activity. Several pharmacological studies have demonstrated immuno-stimulant, bacteriostatic, and anti-viral activity. It may be used as an anti-microbial anywhere in the body. It activates macrophages, increases white blood cell levels and inhibits microbial hyaluronidase, an enzyme that causes host cells to break down. Echinacea is often used as a short term immune stimulant (2 weeks maximum), but it is contraindicated in autoimmune system disorders and progressive diseases.
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| Flowers: | | Yellow petals drape from large central cone |
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| Foliage: | | Long narrow leaves |
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| Lifecycle: | | 0 (0: N/A, 1: annual, 2: perennial, 3: biennial) |
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| Height: | | 24-48 |
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| Diameter: | | 8 to 12 |
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| Heirloom: | | yes |
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| Container Planting: | | no |
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Cultural Requirements:
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| USDA Zones: | | 3 to 10 |
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| Propagation / Germination: | | Stratify seeds to at least 4 to 8 weeks. Additional germination information included with order. |
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| Spacing: | | 12 |
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| Sun: | | Full sun |
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Garden Medicinals offers over 220 varieties of medicinal and culinary herb seeds, roots, potato onions, specialty garlic varieties, and select heirloom vegetable and ethnic flower seed. All seeds are non-gmo, open-pollinated and untreated. Most seeds are naturally grown and a few are certified organic. Our vegetable seeds do especially well in hot, humid climates where vegetable production can be difficult. Our herb selection also includes dormant root stock of ginger, ginseng, goldenseal, black cohosh, false unicorn, and wild yam.
Note: Medicinal uses of herbs mentioned in our store are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please see a qualified medical practitioner for diagnosis if you have a health problem.
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