Codonopsis Seeds - Herbaceous Perennial Flower / Climbing Vine ( Codonopsis pilosula ) * Common Names = Codonopsis, Bonnet Bellflower, Poor Man's Ginseng, Dang Shen, Woodland Bonnet Bellflower * Herbaceaous vining/climbing perennial * Found growing in forests, thickets, and in the shade of trees * Roots are added to soup, ground into flour, or boiled with rice * Popular TCM herb known as Dang Shen. * Known as "Poor Man's Ginseng" because it shares many of the same health benefits as Panax Ginseng, but sold at a much cheaper price. Life Cycle: Perennial Climbing Vine Height: 6 ft USDA Zone: 5-9 Light: Full Shade / Partial Shade Harvest: 2 years (roots) OTHER QUANTITIES OF THESE SEEDS: www.ebay.com/itm/124791957564 ALL SEEDS AVAILABLE: www.ebay.com/str/trifectabotanicals/Planting-Seeds/_i.html?store_cat=40687257012 GROWING RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Surface-sow seeds in small pots or flats with moistened seed-starting mix. Spritz with water to settle into soil. 2. Place in warm indirect sunlight and keep soil moist. Germination will occur in 7-21 days. 3. Resize into bigger pots as needed. Transplant 4? tall seedlings 16? apart next to a trellis/fence after last frost. Protect young plants during the first few winters. *** Plants have long roots, so make sure they have plenty of room to spread. *** Harvest in the fall, 2 or 3 years after planting. Germination: 85% HAPPY PLANTING! PACKAGING SHIPPING Your order will be safely wrapped, and shipped USPS First-Class Package within 1-3 business days of payment. A tracking number will be automatically provided when the shipping label has been printed. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS MY #1 PRIORITY! Contact me openly with any questions/concerns, and I usually reply within 24 hours. I like to enjoy time with my family animals on the weekends, but I do my best to keep in contact with my wonderful customers. :) *** Most herbs/flowers are grown organically here on our farm in South Carolina. The only fertilizer used (tilled incorporated between grow seasons) is all-natural aged compost... and we don't let chemical pesticides ever touch our soil. *** I am not a doctor-- just someone who studies natural healing and therapeutic methods. The literature here is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace the diagnosis or treatment of medical professionals. The information in this listing is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. *** Please do your own research and learn any precautions associated with any of the natural herbs. FOLLOW US SEND US A SHOUT --- #trifectabotanicals FB / Insta / Pin web - trifectabotanicals.com