Spiraea pyramidata
Herb latin name: Spiraea pyramidata,Spiraea pyramidata Extract
Latin name: Spiraea pyramidata
Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Medicinal use of Spiraea pyramidata: A decoction of the plant has been drunk as atonic.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Streambanks and moist to dry slopes.
Edible parts of Spiraea pyramidata: A tea is made by boiling the stems, leaves and flowers.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame if possible. It is likely to require stratification before it germinates, so stored seed should be sown in a cold frame as early in the year as you receive it. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle, and grow them on in a cold frame for their first winter. Plant them out in late spring or early summer of the following year. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a light sandy soil a frame. Cuttings of mature wood of the current seasons growth, 15cm long, October/November in an outdoor frame. Another report says that September is a good time to do this. Division of suckers in early spring. They can be planted out straight into their permanent positions.
Cultivation of Spiraea pyramidata: Streambanks and moist to dry slopes.
Known hazards of Spiraea pyramidata: None known
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