Achyranthes, Ox-knee, Niu-Xi

Achyranthes, Ox-knee, Niu-Xi


Hardy, heat-loving perennial named for “knees” at its leaf nodes, showing tiny greenish flowers on spikes in summer. This China native has naturalized throughout the subtropics.

Grow specs: 2-3 ft. Full sun. 1-2 ft. apart. Ordinary garden loam. Traditionally used to strengthen liver and kidneys, as well as supporting muscle and bone structure. Contraindicated for use during pregnancy.

$3.00

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