A light green, bell-shaped Codonopsis blossom. A small, darker pea-like bud is an inch or so below the blossom. The vibrant green vines of the rest of the plant can be seen in the background.

Codonopsis 'Dang-shen' (Codonopsis pilosula) - 50 seeds SM

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Family: Bellflower (Campanulaceae). Hardy to Zones 3 to 9.

Plant Description: Twining and vining perennial native to China. A soft and pretty climber with bell-shaped blossoms. 

Traditional usage (TCM): builds chi and tonifys the blood. In TCM, the herb is the pressed, dried, rolled root. The roots are crunchy, very sweet, quite delicious. *CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL FOR MEDICAL USE. NEVER CONSUME PLANTS WITHOUT PROPER ID*

Growing Instructions: Sow in spring. Plant prefers full sun to part shade and something to climb on–preferably another plant but, lacking that, at least a string. Watch out for gophers, these roots are tastier than carrots!

Packet contains 50 seeds. Certified Organically Grown.

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