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Growing Info

Scarification: soak in warm water, let stand in water for 12 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, tamp the soil, requires light for germination

Native to: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Altay, Amur, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Buryatiya, Central European Rus, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Chita, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, East Himalaya, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Inner Mongolia, Iran, Iraq, Irkutsk, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Korea, Krasnoyarsk, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Manchuria, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russi, Northwest European R, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Primorye, Qinghai, Romania, Sakhalin, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russi, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Tuva, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya, West Siberia, Xinjiang, Yugoslavia

Introduced to: Colorado, Great Britain, Illinois, Ireland, Maryland, Myanmar, New Mexico, New South Wales, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, South Australia, Vermont, Victoria, Wisconsin, Yakutskiya

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Hyoscyamus nigerHyoscyamus niger

Black Henbane, Stinking Nightshade

In Stock: 6.598 lb (Total:6.598lb)

Hyoscyamus niger

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6.6 lb

Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

393,228

Quantity:

6.6 lb

Collected in:

India

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1836029

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: soak in warm water, let stand in water for 12 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, tamp the soil, requires light for germination

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Introduced

Discover the allure and mystique of Hyoscyamus niger, commonly known as Black Henbane or Stinking Nightshade, a captivating annual or biennial native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. This striking plant serves as both a conversation piece and a cautionary tale in your garden. Boasting broad, coarse leaves and exquisite creamy-yellow flowers veined in deep purple, Black Henbane is undeniably beautiful, particularly when in full bloom. Its long stems and glandular-hairy leaves lend it a distinct, otherworldly charm, though its notorious reputation precedes it due to its highly toxic nature.

Historically embraced for its powerful sedative and pain-relieving properties, Black Henbane was once a revered component of ancient folk remedies and mystical concoctions. Despite its past association with intoxication and assassination, modern use strictly confines it to homeopathic remedies and external applications for pain relief. This plant thrives in sunlight and nitrogen-rich soils, making it an intriguing addition to gardens with both aesthetic and historical value. Proper care and caution are essential, as its potent tropane alkaloids, most concentrated in the seeds, can be lethal. Embrace the enigma of Black Henbane and bring a piece of botanical lore to your garden while respecting its formidable nature.