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Asperula cynanchica - L.

Common Name Squinancy Wort
Family Rubiaceae
USDA hardiness 4-8
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Dry calcareous pastures and calcareous dunes[17].
Range Central and southeastern Europe, including Britain, to the Caucasus.
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Weed Potential No
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Fully Hardy Well drained soil Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Asperula cynanchica Squinancy Wort


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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Asperula cynanchica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

 Meadow; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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The plant was at one time esteemed as a remedy for quinsy, but it is no longer used in herbal medicine[4].

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Other Uses

Dye

A red dye is obtained from the root[4].

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Succeeds in almost any soil, including dry ones[1]. Prefers a well-drained moisture retentive soil in sun or semi-shade[200].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow spring to early summer in a light position in a cold frame[134]. 2 weeks pre-chilling improves the germination rate[134]. The seed usually germinates in 1 month at 10°c[134]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or early summer[200]. Basal cuttings of soft young shoots in early summer[200].

Other Names

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Native Range

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Botanical References

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