Witch Hazel – 5 Seeds

Grow a fascinating and historic native shrub with our American Witch Hazel seeds. This beautiful heirloom is celebrated for its unique, fragrant, yellow flowers with long, crinkly, ribbon-like petals that bloom in the cool weather of fall. It has a long and storied history in Native American and traditional herbal medicine, where its leaves and bark are prized for their natural astringent properties. Growing Witch Hazel from seed is a rewarding long-term project that results in a beautiful, multi-stemmed shrub with lovely fall foliage. What you'll love Unique, fragrant, yellow flowers with crinkly, ribbon-like petals. A historic and important plant in traditional Native American herbalism. A beautiful, large shrub with a lovely, open form and great fall color. A rewarding project for the patient and dedicated gardener. Seed details Plant Name: American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) Seed Quantity: Approx. 5 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Perennial Shrub Height: 15-20 feet Days to Maturity: 4-6+ years to first bloom USDA Zone: 3-8 Origin: American Grown Growing instructions Sowing: The easiest method is to sow seeds outdoors in the fall for a natural, multi-season germination cycle. Stratification: This is an advanced seed to germinate. For an indoor start, seeds require a long, complex stratification of 120 days warm, followed by 90 days cold. Soaking: Before stratification, soaking seeds in warm water for 24 hours is recommended. Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep. Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.   Hey, you. We're committed to giving you the best stuff out there, and sometimes that means we find other cool people making awesome things. It's like we're the best matchmakers for your self-care routine. This product is from one of those super rad, small businesses that we’ve vetted and love. But since they're the experts, they'll be shipping it directly to you. So, don't be shocked when this little gem arrives in its own separate package, all by its lonesome. It's just a special delivery from a friend of the family!