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Echium vulgare
Also known as Blueweed, this biennial/ sometimes perennial medicinal plant is related to borage and having many of the same medicinal qualities. Traditionally also used to treat snakebites and to promote healing and expel toxins. The leaves are rather hairy, sometimes even prickly, and can cause dermatological sensitivity in some people. However, the young leaves if finely chopped can be used as a spinach substitute either raw or cooked. The root can also be used to produce a red dye. The flowers start pinkish and open to blue with pink stamens, and are adored by bees and butterflies. Suited to most soils but prefers slightly dry and poorer soils, and open sunny sites.
Height to 90cm.
Certified organic plant. 9cm pot.
Freight: full list of freight and packing charges
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N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
