Polemonium caeruleum

ssp. himalayanum CC7325

Polemoniaceae: Attractive, blue flowers are produced from June to September on tall stems. Height to 1 metre. Moist, well-drained soil in sun to semi-shade. Seeds have been collected from our plants which were grown from seed collected by Chris Chadwell on his expedition to the Himalayas in 2013. 

USES:

The herb has astringent and diaphoretic properties. It was formerly used internally in the treatment of a wide range of conditions ranging from headaches to fevers and epilepsy.

Very easily grown plant, preferring a moist well-drained fertile soil in sun or semi-shade, but dislikes damp or heavy soils. Cats are strongly attracted by the smell of this plant and will frequently roll around on it.

GROWING INFORMATION:

Sow seeds in autumn or spring in a cold frame autumn or cool greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

HARVESTED: 2023*

 
APPROX. 50 SEEDS