Leptandra virginica | Black Root | Various
Leptandra virginica belongs to the plant family SCROPHULARIACE and Genus Leptandra 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 Leptandra virginica does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Leptandra virginica so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Leptandra virginica black root 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).
Leptandra virginica is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as a liver tonic, a gallbladder tonic or an antihemorrhoidal. Black root should not be used by anyone who is pregnant. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the root. The fresh root is toxic.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.