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Eyebright 500 seeds
[WF063]

Eyebright 500 seeds
Flowers are often white with a yellow spot and streaked with purple but can vary. Natural habitat chalky pastures and moist grassland. A wild flower, medicinal herb dating back to the 14th century for 'all evils of the eye' once used for the treatment of sore eyes. Annual, Euphrasia nemorosa, Hgt up to 30cm, Flowers July to September
Do not sow on slopes as it could be washed away with rain. Do not cut grass from spring until it sets.

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Basic Sowing Information for the Species
Common/Latin Name: Euphrasia nemorosa
Type:
Temperature: Cold germinator
Cover: Broadcast on surface
Date: Autumn
Advice: Basic sowing information: A semi-parasitic plant growing on the roots of grass, is best sown in Autumn amongst grass preferably shorter varieties that have been cut short and the top of the soil disturbed by raking. Seed germinates the following spring after a period of cold. Very fine seed, Do not sow on slopes as it could be washed away with rain. Do not cut grass from spring until it sets seed.