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Jelitto · Seeds of more than 3700 different species and varieties
HYOSCYAMUS niger var. pallidus
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Biennial |
| Family: | Solanaceae |
| Origin: | Central-Europe: roadsides and wastelands. |
| Special Features: | Cream-colored, purple veined flowers. Biennial or over-winter annual, annual under the best conditions. Poisonous! Prefers warm, nutrient-rich locations. Suitable for natural landscaping. Moderate self-sowing in suitable locations. |
| Historical: | Used in traditional medicine and homeopathic remedy. |
| Basic Colour: | (yellow / gold) |
| Flower Colour: | pure cream yellow, without common vein markings |
| Natural Flowering Period: | May - September |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z4 - Z7
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| Foliage: | oblong-ovate, alternate, coarsely toothed, grey-green |
| Height with Flowers: | 50 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 35 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | average / humus rich, fertile / warm |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | toxic plant / medicinal plant |
| Portion weight: | 0.2 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 0.95238 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
1050 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
2 Gram |
| Sowing Direction: |
(9) These seeds germinate rapidly depending on species and origin. If germination does not occur after 3–4 weeks a cooling period of 2–4 weeks is recommended.
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| Container Size(s): | 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") |
| Fertilizer: | High (200-250 ppm) |
