| Common Name | Latin Name | Plant Family |
|---|---|---|
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Arnebia euchroma |
Boraginaceae |
The root contains a copious purple dye[266].
Cultivation & Habitat
Seed – sow spring in a greenhouse. Germination usually takes place within 2 – 8 weeks at 20¡c[134]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. It is best to harvest the seed when it is slightly under-ripe, since it is quickly dispersed when ripe[200].
Cuttings with a heel in the autumn in sand in a cold frame[1].
Root cuttings in sand in a frame during the winter[1].
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Requires a well-drained gritty soil and a sunny position in the rock garden or on a dry wall[1].
E. Asia – Himalayas from Afghanistan to C. Nepal.
Become ungovernable, break the chains of the matrix; grow and forage your own food and medicine.
*None of the information on this website qualifies as professional medical advice. Take only what resonates with your heart and use your own personal responsibility for what’s best for you. For more information [brackets] [000], see bibliography.