Arnica chamissonis## HOW TO GROW ARNICA CHAMISSONIS Direct sow in the fall or before last frost in a sterile bed. Soak for four hours, then cold moist stratify for 8 weeks before starting. Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. If it does not germinate at 65-75˚F in 3-4 weeks, return to cool stratification for 2 weeks. Reproduces through rhizomes, will spread through a bed if the soil is loose. Keep bed weed free. Flowers are the part most commonly used, harvested when fully open and then dry in screens. The root is also used, harvested after the leaves die back in the fall and then dried. Growing at home takes the pressure from over collection the wild species. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 4.6-6.5. Hardiness zones 3-9. Biennial.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 40,000 - 50,000 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 3-5 years. The apomictic seed, does not require pollination and will produce an identical plant to its mother plant. Save your seed, there is no concern for a minimum genetic population or hybridization.Planting Depth surface requires lightSoil Temp. Germ. 65-75˚F stratifyDays to Germ. 20-60Plant Spacing 6-12”Row Spacing 12-24”Days To Maturity 90Full Sun, Moist Well Drained ##Creeping perennial native to the American Mountain West. Applied externally as an ingredient in salves or rubs, Arnica is one of the best herbal remedies for unbroken skin wounds, bruises, strains, after strenuous exercise, superficial burns and insect bites. Arnica increases local blood circulation, scatters morbid matter, reduces swelling to dissipate bruises and accelerates healing. Strong anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antiseptic effects. Arnica chamissonis is not as elevation dependent as the Montana variety and is easier to grow below 2000’. It has the same medicinal activity as the official European variety. Together with calendula and Saint John’s Wort, the trio of herbs reduces pain, fights infection, repairs nerves and speeds healing. Also known as American Arnica and Meadow Arnica. Use externally only. Tags: Color: Yellow Orange.Native to Alaska, Eastern Canada and Western United States.##Sugi Lumina Grace##Conventional##Seed grower since 2021##//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0129/8922/files/Sugi2.jpg?v=1707974715##Gardening since age 8, I have always had a passion for plants. I began dedicating my energy toward wild-tending and homesteading with a focus on year-round food sustainability in 2006. Now settled in Ashland, Oregon, I have been enjoying adding the seed-saving cycle to my gardening season. I use only natural products in my small garden with a lot of manually tended care.My other work is as a massage therapist: Appointments | Sugi Lumina Grace, LLC
