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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Germination tends to be slow, Germinates faster in warmer temperatures.

Native to: Amur, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Inner Mongolia, Khabarovsk, Korea, Manchuria, Mongolia, Primorye, Qinghai

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Pulsatilla chinensisPulsatilla chinensis

Bai Tou Weng, White-haired Old-man

In Stock: 1.933 lb (Total:1.933lb)

Pulsatilla chinensis

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1.93 lb

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

364,427

Quantity:

1.93 lb

Collected in:

China

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1833956

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Germination tends to be slow, Germinates faster in warmer temperatures.

Native to: Amur, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Inner Mongolia, Khabarovsk, Korea, Manchuria, Mongolia, Primorye, Qinghai

Native

Introduced

Pulsatilla chinensis, also known as Bai Tou Weng or White-haired Old-man, is a remarkable plant species in the Ranunculaceae family and stands as one of the 50 fundamental herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. Known for its enchanting violet sepals and unique structure, this perennial herb thrives in diverse environments ranging from forest margins to slopes at altitudes of 650–10,500 ft across China, Korea, and Russia. Pulsatilla chinensis typically reaches heights of 6–14 inches and features intricately lobed leaves with dense, pilose petioles.

Regarded for its medicinal properties, Pulsatilla chinensis demands specific growing conditions, such as well-drained, humus-rich soils, and can endure temperatures as low as -4°F. However, it presents a cultivation challenge, requiring a dry winter and spring, succeeded by a warm, humid summer. Its deep woody rootstock complicates transplanting. Moreover, it thrives aggressively, impacting the growth of surrounding plants, particularly legumes. Perfect for sunny positions, Pulsatilla chinensis is a testament to both natural beauty and therapeutic potential.