Planting: Well drained soil in sun or partial shade, propagate by seed in spring, fully hardy perennial, 4”-12”. .
Harvest: Roots are lifted in autumn and dried for powders, or macerated fresh, used as a purple colorant for wood, foods, and cosmetics.
Medicinal: Used externally for varicose and indolent ulcers, bed sores, and itching rashes. Internal use not recommended.
Third Eye Vision:
Date: Seeded Spring 2009
Links:
Wiki Alkanet
Sources:
The Royal Horticultural Society New Encyclopedia of Herbs and Their Uses (RHS)
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