Codonopsis/Dang-Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) Seeds Organic by Strictly Medicinals

Codonopsis (Dang-shen) has a delicately fleshy root that is valued as medicine. Zones 5 to 9. A vining herbaceous perennial to 3 feet tall, this plant prefers to grow in the shade of other plants, in deep and well rested soils. Sow seed in the early spring, directly in garden bed or in pots in greenhouse. Barely cover seed, tamp well, and keep moist until germination, which occurs in 1 to 2 weeks. Transplant to 6 inches apart. Trellis or allow to sprawl and climb on other plants. [50 organically certified seeds/ packet]