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Growing Info

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

Stratification: none required. a short 14 day cold moist stratification may improve germination

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

Other: Keep seeds and plants always above 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Lawsonia inermisLawsonia inermis

Henna

In Stock: 0.857 lb (Total:0.857lb)

Lawsonia inermis

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0.86 lb

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Germination:

77%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

95%

Seeds per lb:

392,091

Quantity:

0.86 lb

Collected in:

India

Crop year:

2020

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1828842

Growing Info

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

Stratification: none required. a short 14 day cold moist stratification may improve germination

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

Other: Keep seeds and plants always above 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Introducing Lawsonia inermis Henna, a tall shrub or small tree that can grow up to 6 meters high. This glabrous plant has spine-tipped branchlets and elliptical, broadly lanceolate leaves that are opposite, entire, and sub-sessile. Its flowers have four sepals and obvate petals that can be white or red. The stamens are inserted in pairs on the rim of the calyx tube, while the ovary is four-celled with an erect style of up to 5mm long. Henna bears small, brownish capsules that contain 32-49 seeds per fruit and irregularly open into four splits. Discover the versatility of Lawsonia inermis Henna and its many uses. Whether you're looking for a natural hair dye or an herbal remedy for skin problems, Henna has got you covered. Learn more about this amazing plant on USDA's website!