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Arnica chamissonis - Organic

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Arnica chamissonis
Open pollinated.

Perennial to Zone 3. Commonly known as Meadow Arnica. 

Native to western North America. Cheery bright yellow daisy-like flowers can be prepared, either fresh or dried, in compresses and salves as an external remedy to reduce swelling and bruising caused by traumatic injury, and on arthritic joints. It is generally accepted as a substitute for the official European A. montana. 

Plants spread by rhizome and can fill in to make a nice low-growing patch. Handsome as a bedding plant and attractive to pollinators. Blooms midsummer, around July in Maine. 

Surface sow in pots, then stratify seed and give it light to germinate. Plant in full sun 1' apart in moist well-drained soil. ~1,200 seeds/g.

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Quick Details
Hybrid Status
open pollinated
Bloom Color
yellow
Lifecycle
perennial
Pollinator Friendly
Yes
Hardy to Zone
3
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Compare with other Arnica
Variety Product Type Hybrid Status Bloom Color Lifecycle Hardy to Zone
Arnica chamissonis
Organic 		seeds open pollinated yellow perennial 3
Arnica chamissonis
Organic 		bare-root plants bright yellow perennial 3
Additional Information

Herbs

See Herb Chart for uses and cultural information.

About medicinal herbs: Archeological evidence dates the medicinal use of herbs back 60,000 years to the Neanderthals. 85% of the world’s population employ herbs as medicines, and 40% of pharmaceuticals in the U.S. contain plant-derived materials. Fewer than 10% of higher plant species have been investigated for their medicinal components. Interest in traditional herbal remedies continues to grow.

Statements about medicinal use of plants have not been evaluated by the FDA, and should not be used for the diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of any ailment. Before using or ingesting any medicinal plant, consult a healthcare practitioner familiar with botanical medicine.

Takinagawa Burdock and Resina Calendula, as well as oats, mammoth red clover and alfalfa in the Farm Seed section, also have medicinal uses. Medicinal herbs such as black cohosh, licorice, and many more are available as plants, and shipped in the spring with orders from our perennial plants warehouse.

Culture: Some herbs are customarily grown from divisions because they cannot come true from seed, such as scented thymes and flavored mints. Some require fall sowing of fresh seed, such as sweet cicely and angelica.

Using herbs: Drying herbs at home is not difficult. Whole leaves retain their flavor at least a year. To substitute fresh herbs for dried in cooking, use triple the dried quantity called for in a recipe.

Germination Testing

For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.

Our Seeds are Non-GMO

Non GMO

All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.

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From early May through mid-December, items shipping from our garden seeds warehouse ship twice a week, usually Tuesday and Thursday. For quickest turnaround time order online by noon Monday or Wednesday.