Herb latin name: Steeplebush,Steeplebush Extract

Latin name: Spiraea douglasii

Synonyms: Spiraea menziesiiSpiraea menziesii

Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Medicinal use of Steeplebush: An infusion of the seeds has been used in the treatment of diarrhoea.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Almost always found in wet soils in redwood and red fir forests from sea level to elevations of 2100 metres.
Other uses of Steeplebush: The branches have been used to make brooms.
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 Steeplebush: Almost always found in wet soils in redwood and red fir forests from sea level to elevations of 2100 metres.
Known hazards of Spiraea douglasii: None known

Herb latin name: Steeplebush,Steeplebush Extract

Latin name: Spiraea douglasii

Synonyms: Spiraea menziesiiSpiraea menziesii

Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Medicinal use of Steeplebush: An infusion of the seeds has been used in the treatment of diarrhoea.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Almost always found in wet soils in redwood and red fir forests from sea level to elevations of 2100 metres.
Other uses of Steeplebush: The branches have been used to make brooms.
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 Steeplebush: Almost always found in wet soils in redwood and red fir forests from sea level to elevations of 2100 metres.
Known hazards of Spiraea douglasii: None known