Category: Rarium | Sub-Category: Perennials for Sun
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Datisca cannabina
Family: (Datiscaceae)
(P) to 7′. False Hemp. An imposing herbaceous plant from India with graceful arching stems and finely divided foliage. A midsummer bloomer with ornamental tassel-like yellow flowers in racemes. This herb yields a yellow dye often used for silks. We have enjoyed it in a pot and now love it in the garden. Sun. 3 & T2