Scabiosa atropurpurea, sweet scabious red organic

Scabiosa atropurpurea, sweet scabious red organic

Scabiosa atropurpurea
sweet scabious
drug
Flowers, herb, pollen and nectar plant for wild bees, bumblebees and butterflies
most important active substances
Iridoid glycosides, oleanolic acid, bitter substances
usage
Anti-inflammatory, flower infusion as a dermatological agent for acne or other skin diseases, ornamental drug, decorative plant
recommandations for cultivation
weight per thousand seed grains: 2,7 g
seed demand for drilling: spring time 6-8 kg/ha
demand for plantation: april/May 6-10 plants/m²
distance between the rows: 30-50 cm
harvest:Flowers  several times; flowering herb