Deadly Nightshade - Atropa belladonna
hp22 (Atropa belladonna)
Persistent, herbaceous member of the solanum family, all parts of the plant are highly poisonous. This decorative wild and medicinal plant, up to 1.5 m high, with its black cherry-shaped berries, does well in shadier locations. Propagate from April on.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Use | flowering herb |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | perennial |
| Comment | All parts of the plant are highly poisonous |
| Atropa belladonna | |
| Seed spacing in the row | 50 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 80 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0-0.5 cm |
Explanations
Hortus officinarium: The non-profit association Hortus officinarum has been committed to the maintenance and breeding of medicinal plants using bio-dynamic methods. The aim of Hortus officinarum is to provide high-quality varieties of medicinal plant species from top sources – pure lines and with strong vitality.