Witch Hazel – 5 Medicinal Seeds – Fragrant Yellow Blooms (Hamamelis virginiana)
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
| Cultivating Difficulty | Moderate |
| Type | Tree Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Soil Type | Well-drained |
| Features | Cold Resistant |
| Color | Yellow |
| Sunlight | Partial Shade |
| Genus | Hamamelis virginiana |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor & Outdoor |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Common Name | Witch Hazel |
| Brand | Witch Hazel |
| Watering | Light |
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) - 5 Seeds Description:A native small tree or large shrub with fantastic fall attributes. Yellow, fragrant flowers bloom from October through December. Attractive foliage in all growing seasons with leaves bright green in spring followed by yellow to yellowish-orange colors in fall. A great tree to plant as an understory or for a shrub border in large areas. These east coast native shrubs or small trees are commonly found in wooded areas from Canada to Georgia. Clusters of citrus-scented petals appear in late fall before the leaves have dropped. Known for its medicinal properties, the bark extract is used as a time-honored remedy for a variety of skin and other bodily ailments. Medicinal Properties:Witch hazel is one of our most classic astringent and anti-inflammatory herbs. It has a special affinity for toning and strengthening the blood vessels, veins, mucous membranes, and skin. Native Americans have long used the twigs and bark of witch hazel as a medicinal herb, both internally and topically, for a wide variety of ailments. The tea is taken to remedy sore throats, diarrhea, intestinal bleeding, colds, coughs, bruising, and to prevent postpartum hemorrhaging. The tannins in witch hazel help lessen the inflammation of mucous membranes in sinus congestion from allergies, sinus infections, and head colds. These same astringent tannins are also helpful for conditions related to the mouth: bleeding gums, gingivitis, and other infections. Topically, witch hazel is applied as a compress to heal varicose veins, hemorrhoids, bruises, and sunburns. The strong tea, applied as a wash, is a folk remedy for poison Planting Instructions:This is definitely one of those seeds which will take a little patience, but it’s also one of the rewarding seeds to grow. When those seedlings pop up, there’s no more gratifying feeling. In nature, Witch Hazel takes 18 months to grow with the seeds going through both hot and cold periods. Our goal is to mimic that process in as short a timeframe as possible to allow the seed to break their dormancy. Each order comes with an in depth printed instructions to help you in this process, but here's a shortened version to help you understand the process.... Scarification: Soak in hot water for 10 minutes, cool and continue to soak at room temperature for 24 hours.Stratification 1: Warm 120 days.Stratification 2: Cold 90 daysGermination: Sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, and mulch the seed bed.Transplant: Keep seedlings in a semi-shady area until late summer when you can begin to acclimate it to full sun before transplanting it into your garden. BLOOM TIME: Sept - Nov / Oct - DecHARDINESS ZONE: 3 - 8PLANT HEIGHT: 12 - 18'PLANT SPACING: 12 - 18'LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Sun - Part ShadeSOIL & WATER PREFERENCES: Average - Moist Shipping:All orders come in a resealable plastic zip lock bag labeled with growing instructions. If stored properly, your seeds can last for years. All seeds have been tested to ensure the highest germination rate possible. Our seeds have no weeds or fillers mixed in. You will get 100% of the seed you ordered. We do our absolute best to get all orders placed before 4pm out that day. Orders placed after 4pm will ship the following day. If you have any questions, please contact us at any time. Orders are shipped USPS economy mail and orders over $15 are automatically upgraded to free Priority Mail with tracking. ***These products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and therefore we cannot claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All information on our site is provided for educational purposes only.
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