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Common Gromwell

Common Gromwell Lithospermum Officinale

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What is the plant

Lithospermum officinale is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.75 metres tall.It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

5 - 9

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
It prefers moist soil.
Sunlight
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.
Soil
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.

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Temperature
It is hardy to zone (UK) 6
Popularity
43 people already have this plant 17 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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