It’s a rather stunning plant and bees and other pollinators delight in its nectar. Historically, Wood betony has a famous reputation as being a panacea like herb. Colonial Herbalist John Sauer stated that “There is no illness brought by cold in which Betony cannot be...
Donning lovely cream-colored flowers with spotted lilac accents and pink or purple bracts, this mint family plant is distinctly striking. Its delightful flowers occur in whorls forming a dense long spike at the end of a stem.
While once taken as a tea, extract, or syrup, Senna hebecarpa is now often taken in the form of a pill. One should note that Wild Senna can potentially be toxic in large doses, and should be used with caution.
While once taken as a tea, extract, or syrup, Senna hebecarpa is now often taken in the form of a pill. One should note that Wild Senna can potentially be toxic in large doses, and should be used with caution.
The jagged, lance-shaped leaves and towering spikes create an almost architectural structure in the garden, while the fiery blooms draw pollinators like bees and hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for wildlife gardens.
