Dang-shen 50 Seeds

Grow a cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine with our Dang Shen seeds. This beautiful heirloom, also known as “Poor Man’s Ginseng” or Bonnet Bellflower, is a delicate, twining vine with lovely heart-shaped leaves. It produces unique and beautiful, downward-facing, bell-shaped flowers that are pale green on the outside with intricate purple veining on the inside. The root of this important plant has been used for centuries in herbal wellness practices as a vital energy replenisher.

What you’ll love

• An important adaptogenic herb in traditional Chinese medicine, known as “Poor Man’s Ginseng.”
• Unique and delicate, bell-shaped, green-and-purple flowers.
• A beautiful and graceful, twining vine with heart-shaped leaves.
• A rewarding project to grow your own important medicinal herb.

Seed details

• Plant Name: Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial Vine
• Height: 6-10 foot vine
• Days to Maturity: Flowers in the first or second year. Roots are best harvested after 3 years.
• USDA Zone: 5-9
• Origin: American Grown

Growing instructions

• Sowing: The easiest method is to sow seeds outdoors in the fall. The seeds will be naturally stratified over the winter and will germinate in the spring.
• Stratification: To plant in the spring, seeds require a 30-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator before sowing.
• Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Do not cover.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-24 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
• Support: Provide a trellis or other support for the vines to climb.

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