| Uses: Medicinal/Aromatic/Industrial |
Duration: Perennial (hardy in zones 5-10) |
| When to Sow: Spring/Late Summer/Early Fall |
Ease of Germination: Easy |
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Roots contain 2% saponin, a soapy substance valuable in shampoos; leaves a fine sheen to hair. Easy to use: chopped roots are soaked in water and stirred to a lather. Spectacular towering spikes of creamy white flowers.
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