Astragalus (Huang Qi) – 25 Seeds
Grow one of the most fundamental herbs of traditional Chinese medicine with our heirloom Astragalus seeds. Also known as Huang Qi, this hardy perennial has been a revered adaptogen in wellness practices for centuries, where the long, sweet roots are traditionally used. The plant itself is beautiful, forming a bushy clump of clover-like foliage with pretty spikes of pale yellow, pea-like flowers. Growing your own Astragalus is a rewarding, multi-year project for any serious herb gardener. ⭐ What you'll love One of the most important herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. A beautiful and hardy perennial with attractive foliage and pale yellow flowers. A rewarding long-term project to cultivate your own traditional herb garden. The roots are prized for their long history of use in wellness teas, tinctures, and soups. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) Seed Quantity: Approx. 25 seeds Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Perennial Height: 2-4 feet Days to Maturity: 2-3 years for root harvest USDA Zone: 4-9 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Stratification: For best results, a 21-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator is recommended. Fall sowing for a natural winter is also excellent. Sowing: After stratifying, plant seeds 1/4 inch deep. Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun. Soil: Prefers loose, sandy, well-draining soil. Watering: Water regularly until established. Mature plants are quite drought-tolerant. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
Why gardeners love this pick
Grow one of the most fundamental herbs of traditional Chinese medicine with our heirloom Astragalus seeds. Also known as Huang Qi, this hardy perennial has been a revered adaptogen in wellness practices for centuries, where the long, sweet roots are traditionally used. The plant itself is beautiful, forming a bushy clump of clover-like foliage with pretty spikes of pale yellow, pea-like flowers. Growing your own Astragalus is a rewarding, multi-year project for any serious herb gardener.
⭐ What you'll love
- One of the most important herbs in traditional Chinese medicine.
- A beautiful and hardy perennial with attractive foliage and pale yellow flowers.
- A rewarding long-term project to cultivate your own traditional herb garden.
- The roots are prized for their long history of use in wellness teas, tinctures, and soups.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 25 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Height: 2-4 feet
- Days to Maturity: 2-3 years for root harvest
- USDA Zone: 4-9
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Stratification: For best results, a 21-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator is recommended. Fall sowing for a natural winter is also excellent.
- Sowing: After stratifying, plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Soil: Prefers loose, sandy, well-draining soil.
- Watering: Water regularly until established. Mature plants are quite drought-tolerant.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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