| Common Name | Latin Name | Plant Family |
|---|---|---|
|
Squinancy Wort |
Asperula cynanchica |
Rubiaceae |
A red dye is obtained from the root[4].
Cultivation & Habitat
Seed – sow spring to early summer in a light position in a cold frame[134]. 2 weeks pre-chilling improves the germination rate[134]. The seed usually germinates in 1 month at 10¡c[134]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.
Division in spring or early summer[200].
Basal cuttings of soft young shoots in early summer[200].
Succeeds in almost any soil, including dry ones[1]. Prefers a well-drained moisture retentive soil in sun or semi-shade[200].
Central and southeastern Europe, including Britain, to the Caucasus.
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