🎨 AI-generated botanical illustration
🌱 Arnica
Arnica montana
medicinal_herbs
herbaceous perennial
Asteraceae
☀️ Sun
full sun
💧 Water
moderate
🗺️ Zones
4-7
🧪 Soil pH
5.5-7.0
🪴 Soil Type
sandy, acidic
🚿 Drainage
well-drained
📏 Spacing
8-12 in
📐 Height
1-2ft
⏱️ Maturity
2 years
🤝 Companions (4)
🤝 Alpine
Alpine herb garden. Similar cool-climate needs.
🤝 Chamomile
🤝 Cool
Cool mountain herb combination.
🤝 Lavender
⚠️ Keep Apart (2)
⚠️ Arnica requires cool mountain conditions.
⚠️ Hot climates
📝 Growing Notes
TOXIC IF EATEN — external use only. Difficult to grow — needs cool, acidic mountain-like conditions.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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