Arctium lappa, Great Burdock, Niu-Bang Zi 

Arctium lappa, Great Burdock, Niu-Bang Zi

This aromatic perennial blooms with subdued, lacy greenish-white flowers in summer. Native to mountains and thickets ranging from eastern Siberia to Japan.

Grow specs: 8ft. 12" spacing. Full to part sun. Rich, moist soil. Cold stratification required. Commonly used to relieve cold symptoms including headache, sinus congestion, and fever. Contraindicated for use during pregnancy. Do not apply to open sores.
$3.00

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