Arctium tomentosum (Woolly Burdock)
Arctium tomentosum (Woolly Burdock)
50(100)cm, Woolly Burdock is a biannual species native from Central Europe to W Asia. In the first year it makes a basal leaf rosette, in the second year it produces short, branching stems topped by violet flowers arranged in compact umbels, and large oval, silvery- gray leaves. The fresh or dried roots as well as other parts of the plant are used in medicine. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.More Details »