Black Henbane Hyoscyamus niger

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Botanical Name:

Hyoscyamus niger

Family:

Solanaceae

Genus:

Hyoscyamus

Species:

niger

Common Name:

Black Henbane

Height:
3 ft
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
4
Harvest hemisphere:
Northern

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  • Hyoscyamus niger

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: soak in warm water, let stand in water for 12 hours.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: surface sow and keep moist, tamp the soil, requires light for germination.
Short description:
Physical Characteristics : ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). It is hardy to zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from Jun to August, and the seeds ripen from Aug to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It cannot grow in the shade.It requires dry or moist soil.The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
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Henbane ( Hyoscyamus niger [ 1 ] ), also known as stinking nightshade , is a plant of the family Solanaceae [ 1 ] that originated in Eurasia , [ 1 ] though it is now globally distributed.
Usda description:
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