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g SPIKENARD, HIMALAYAN. Nardostachys grandiflora / jatamansi 15cm. A small but potent alpine with bunched jasmine scented rosy-pink flowers, now in decline in the high Himalayas due to overharvesting of the valerian-patchouli scented roots. The essential oil extracted from the root contains anti-fungal and anti- bacterial properties, that have a relaxing harmonising effect. It was used by Mary Magdalene to anoint the feet of Jesus. "Jatamansi" enjoys a slightly acid, well drained soil in a rock garden. If you have wet conditions, cover with glass overwinter. Plant - £10.00
Seeds - £7.50
VALERIAN, CELTIC / SPEICK Valeriana celtica  HP 30cm. A protected alpine from the Austrian Carinthian alps. It enjoys a similar habitat and properties as Himalayan Spikenard -Nardostachys grandiflora. The flowers are creamy and clustered. It is the aromatic root that has been used in the past as a gentle nerve sedative and relaxant. Today it is harvested locally in a regulated sustainable way and an essence is blended into a special aromatic soap. It likes to grow in a rock garden in acidic soil but in wet areas cover with some glass overwinter. Plant - £10.00
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