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Arnica montana - Seeds images
Arnica montana - Seeds
Arnica montana
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European perennial plant with an elegant habit, bearing rosette leaves and bright yellow flowers up to 8 cm wide. Its wild appearance and long history of traditional use make it a highly valued species in mountain gardens.
Arnica montana is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, native to the mountains of Europe and North America. It is well known for its traditional medicinal use in relieving muscle pain, bruises, and sprains, as well as for its anti-inflammatory properties, which is why it is now commonly found in ointments.
In its natural habitat, Arnica montana grows in mountain meadows and grasslands, in moist and clayey soils, often near rivers and streams. Although it is common in European mountains, it can also be found in North America, across Canada and the United States, from Alaska to California and from eastern Canada to the eastern U.S. In Spain, it occurs in the Pyrenees and in the mountains of Cantabria and Galicia.
The plant has long, green, simple, opposite, and elliptical leaves. The flowers are simple, with bright yellow petals, arranged in solitary heads 3–8 cm in diameter. Blooming occurs between July and September.
Arnica montana has traditionally been used in folk medicine to relieve muscle pain, sprains, and bruises. It has also been used to treat skin problems such as eczema and sunburn. However, because the plant contains toxic compounds, it is recommended to use only professionally prepared arnica-based products or those sold as safe herbal products.
How to sow Arnica montana seeds
Arnica seeds are best sown as soon as they are ripe, in pots placed outdoors. Stored seeds should be sown in early spring. A period of cold stratification is beneficial.
Sow only a few millimetres deep. Some sources suggest surface sowing, pressing the seeds gently onto the moist substrate without covering them, and watering daily with a spray bottle.
Fresh seed may germinate in 3–4 weeks at 13 °C, although germination can be slow, difficult, and erratic, sometimes taking up to 2 years.
Seeds sown in spring require a temperature between 15–18 °C.
Water the plants regularly, but avoid waterlogging the soil.
Keep in mind that Arnica montana seeds are difficult to germinate, so it is important to take the necessary precautions for successful germination, such as maintaining a cool, moist environment and ensuring good soil drainage.
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In stock7 Items
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ConditionNew
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FamilyAsteraceae o Compositae
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Solar expositionPartial shade
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WateringLow
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Frost resistanceMedium
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Planting timeApril
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Flowering periodAugust
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Hardiness (USDA)5
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LifecyclePerennial
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Flower colorYellow
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FoliageVivaz
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Spacing30-35 cm
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Height20-30 cm
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WildflowersYes
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Native seedsYes
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BiodiversityYes
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Special treatmentRequires stratification
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Stock originAmongSeeds warehouse
- Accepted name
- Arnica montana
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Arnica
Botanical synonyms
- Arnica alpina
- Arnica alpina f. inundata
- Arnica angustifolia
- Arnica helvetica
- Arnica lowii
- Arnica montana var. montana
- Arnica petiolata
- Arnica plantaginisfolia
Show 3 more synonyms Hide additional synonyms
- Cineraria cernua
- Doronicum arnica
- Doronicum oppositifolium
Taxonomy: World Flora Online CC0 1.0
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Data sheet
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FamilyAsteraceae o Compositae
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Solar expositionPartial shade, Sunny
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WateringLow
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Frost resistanceMedium
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Hardiness (USDA)5 6 7 8 9
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LifecyclePerennial
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Flower colorYellow
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FoliageVivaz
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Spacing30-35 cm
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Height20-30 cm
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WildflowersYes
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Native seedsYes
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BiodiversityYes
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Special treatmentRequires stratification, Sowing in seed tray
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Stock originAmongSeeds warehouse
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