Belladonna Seeds
Atropa belladonna
Description and Uses: This herb, also known as Deadly Nightshade, has a fairly sinister past with its powerful sedative and poisonous properties. The shiny black berries are a source of atropine, used in the treatment of eye disease and muscle spasms. Venetian ladies would use a distilled water of belladonna to dilate the pupils. Belladonna has a rich and varied history and folklore.
Seed Germinating Tips: Belladonna germinates sporadically, usually between 10-30 days. Plant seeds in warm soil (between 70 and 80 degrees). Barely cover and keep moist but not soggy. Poisonous - do not take internally.
Belladonna - Herb Seeds
Plant Type:Perennial
Light Preference: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Height at Maturity: 2-5 feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6-9
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