Herb latin name: White Meadowsweet,White Meadowsweet Extract

Latin name: Spiraea alba

Synonyms: Spiraea salicifolia paniculataSpiraea salicifolia paniculata

Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Medicinal use of White Meadowsweet: An infusion of the leaves is esteemed as arestorative tonic.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Moist meadows, marshes, moist open low woodlands, often in sandy soils.
Edible parts of White Meadowsweet: An infusion of the leaves tastes like China tea.
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 White Meadowsweet: Moist meadows, marshes, moist open low woodlands, often in sandy soils.
Known hazards of Spiraea alba: None known

Herb latin name: White Meadowsweet,White Meadowsweet Extract

Latin name: Spiraea alba

Synonyms: Spiraea salicifolia paniculataSpiraea salicifolia paniculata

Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Medicinal use of White Meadowsweet: An infusion of the leaves is esteemed as arestorative tonic.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Moist meadows, marshes, moist open low woodlands, often in sandy soils.
Edible parts of White Meadowsweet: An infusion of the leaves tastes like China tea.
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 White Meadowsweet: Moist meadows, marshes, moist open low woodlands, often in sandy soils.
Known hazards of Spiraea alba: None known