Add a touch of mystique to your garden with Black Mandrake (Mandragora Autumnalis), a unique perennial known for its striking foliage and unusual, dark-hued blooms. This ornamental plant is ideal for garden beds, borders, and container plantings, offering a rare and captivating aesthetic. These heirloom, non-GMO seeds are carefully selected for high germination, making them perfect for gardeners seeking distinctive, low-maintenance plants with exotic appeal.
Features & Specifications
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Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
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Flower Color: Dark purple to almost black
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Growth Habit: Low-growing, clumping, and spreading
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Blooming Season: Autumn
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Suitable For: Garden beds, borders, containers, and ornamental displays
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 24 hours to enhance germination.
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Soil Requirement: Use well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and cover lightly with soil.
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist until seedlings emerge, then water moderately.
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Light & Temperature: Provide partial to full sun. Ideal temperature: 60–70°F (15–21°C).
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Germination Time: Seeds typically sprout within 2–4 weeks.
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Transplanting: Once seedlings develop 2–3 true leaves, transplant into garden beds or containers with proper spacing.