Scorzonera
Herb latin name: Scorzonera,Scorzonera Extract
Latin name: Scorzonera hispanica
Family: Compositae
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Cultivated ground, rocks and bushy places. Other uses of Scorzonera: The growing plant is said to repel carrot root fly from carrHabitat of the herb: the herb: Cultivated ground, rocks and bushy places.
Other uses of Scorzonera: The growing plant is said to repel carrot root fly from carrots growing nearby.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in situ. If the weather is dry, it will be advisable to water the seed in well or germination will be delayed. The seed can also be sown in situ in August. Division in autumn or as growth commences in spring. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found it best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a lightly shaded position in a cold frame, planting them out once they are well established in the summer.
Cultivation of Scorzonera: Cultivated ground, rocks and bushy places.
Medicinal use of the herb: None known
Known hazards of Scorzonera hispanica: None known
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