Meadowsweet
Filipendula ulmaria
80+ seeds
This an ancient herb used by the druids for its anti-inflammatory and other medicinal qualities. Modern aspirin was developed from extracts of meadowsweet due to its high content of salicylic acid. This means meadowsweet is believed to be effective against the same ailments that aspirin is used for, such as headaches, fever, nausea and cramps. The plant itself produces fluffy flowers of pink or white. The flower tops and leaves are the common parts used for medicinal purposes and it can also be used to make a tea. Also known as Queen of the Meadow, Pride of the Meadow, Meadow-Wort, Meadow Queen, Lady of the Meadow, Dollof, Meadsweet and Bridewort.
Perennial
This plant likes moist boggy soil in a shaded to part sun position.
Sow in Autumn
Sow on surface as they need light to germinate, soil temp should be 10-15 degrees, pat down and keep moist, leave in a shaded area for germination, seedlings emerge 10-30 days. Best germination if seeds are cold stratified first.