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.
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
| 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.