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Baikal Skullcap Seeds - Herbaceous Perennial Flower
( Scutellaria baicalensis )
* Common Names = Baikal Skullcap / Chinese Skullcap / Huang Qin / Scute
* Low maintenance - drought-tolerant & frost-hardy; can thrive in poor soil.
* Bluish-purple flowers - Attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.
* Young leaves are cooked as a vegetable, and whole plant is dried to make herbal tea.
* Dried roots are one of the Top 50 fundamental TCM herbs used in traditional healing.
* Used in herbal remedies for insomnia, respiratory conditions, inflammation, and liver function.
The dried root slices are also available in my shop, when stock is plentiful.
OTHER QUANTITIES OF THESE SEEDS:
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Life Cycle: Perennial
Height: 18-24 in
Max Width: 12-18 in
USDA Zone: 4-8
Light: Full Sun / Partial Sun
Harvest: aerial parts - 120 days; roots = 3 years
GROWING RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Pre-chill seeds in fridge for a 7-day cold stratification period. Sow seeds 1/8" deep in small pots/flats with moistened seed-starting mix. Spritz with water to settle into soil.
2. Place in warm indirect sunlight and keep soil moist. Germination will occur in 10-20 days.
3. Resize into bigger pots as needed. Transplant 4” tall seedlings 12” apart after last frost. Protect young plants during the first few winters.
*** Plants have long roots, so make sure they have plenty of room to spread.
*** Harvest in the fall, 3 or 4 years after planting.
Germination: 85%
HAPPY PLANTING!
PACKAGING & SHIPPING
Your order will be safely wrapped, and shipped USPS First-Class Package within 1-3 business days of payment.
A tracking number will be automatically provided when the shipping label has been printed.
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Contact me openly with any questions/concerns, and I usually reply within 24 hours.
I like to enjoy time with my family & animals on the weekends, but I do my best to keep in contact with my wonderful customers. :)
*** Most herbs/flowers are grown organically here on our farm in South Carolina. The only fertilizer used (tilled & incorporated between grow seasons) is all-natural aged compost... and we don't let chemical pesticides ever touch our soil.
*** I am not a doctor-- just someone who studies natural healing and therapeutic methods. The literature here is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace the diagnosis or treatment of medical professionals. The information in this listing is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
*** Please do your own research and learn any precautions associated with any of the natural herbs.
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