Collinsonia canadensis | Stoneroot, Richweed, Horse Balm | Various
Collinsonia canadensis belongs to the plant family LAMIACE and Genus Collinsonia This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Collinsonia canadensis does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Collinsonia canadensis so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Collinsonia canadensis stoneroot,richweed,horse balm is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Collinsonia canadensis has strong fruity flowers.
Flowers of the plant Collinsonia canadensis have a smell of strongly lemon-scented and in terms of a broad classification could be described as … Fruity | Strong
Collinsonia canadensis is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as a diuretic, a stone inhibitor and an astringent. The root and the leaves are used in herbal preparations.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.
Colutea arborescens Bladder Senna Shrub
Combretum apiculatum Rooibos Rooiblaar Various
"The Fragrant Garden. A book about sweet scented flowers and leaves", Louise Beebe Wilder, Dover Publications, New York, 1974. Originally published as "The Fragrant Path", Louise Beebe Wilder, 1932, The Macmillan Company.