Common henbane
Hyoscyamus niger
Common henbane is a hardy biennial or perennial best grown outdoors in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. Water regularly but avoid overwatering, and handle with extreme caution as all parts of the plant are highly toxic. It is best suited for specialist or medicinal herb gardens and should be kept away from children and pets.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Evenly Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 1, 2018 by Marcos Rivas Campoamor (cc-by-sa)
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