How to grow Mountain Arnica

Arnica montana

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Seeds require light to germinate and should be kept moist until germination.

Growing Mountain arnica from seed

Cold stratification helps germination. Germination however is slow, and can take upwards of two years.¹

Easiest propagation is by dividing the root ball.

For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 13°C / 55°F.

Transplanting Mountain arnica

Flowers may be harvested as they bloom, roots may be collected and dried in the fall.

Mountain arnica is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

How long does Mountain arnica take to grow?

These estimates for how long Mountain arnica takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Mountain arnica Folklore & Trivia

Can be used medicinally to treat external bruising.²³ DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.¹²³

Other names for Mountain arnica

Leafy arnica, European arnica, Leopard's bane, Mountain tobacco, Mountain snuff, Sneezewort, Wolf's bane

Arnica montana L.

Misspellings: Leopards Bane, Wolfs Bane

Footnotes

¹ How to grow arnica

² Arnica Montana Growing Herbs

³ Plants For A Future

⁴ https://www.outsidepride.com/seed/herb-seed/arnica-seeds.html