Ornamental and medicinal herb which can be found in the mountains and in woodland meadows.
Short-lived perennial of about 1m with yellow flowers. Narrow, lanceolate leaves.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 80 |
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Climate Zone | Temperate |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Plant use | Medicinal, Wild garden |
Seeds per gram | 3333 |
Soil - Ph | Neutral |
Soil - Type | No preference |
Direct sowing. Temperatures 15ºC night/20ºC day. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
It prefers poor, stony and dry soils.
Toxic plant although used in gardens. From the leaves therapeutic active components are extracted. Common in woodlands.