Ashwagandha
Description: Ashwagandha is a hardy, perennial herb revered in Ayurvedic medicine for its adaptogenic properties. Featuring velvety green leaves and small, orange-red berries encased in papery calyxes, this plant is as visually striking as it is beneficial. Often called "Indian Ginseng," it thrives in warm climates, making it a perfect addition to Southern gardens.
Wildlife Benefits: While Ashwagandha’s flowers are small, they still attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding a subtle yet valuable ecological contribution to your garden.
Medicinal Benefits: Known as a powerful adaptogen, Ashwagandha is celebrated for its ability to reduce stress, enhance energy, and support overall vitality. Its roots are commonly used to create teas, tinctures, and powders that promote restful sleep, hormonal balance, and immune health.
Native Status: Indigenous to India and parts of Africa, Ashwagandha is not native to the U.S., but it grows well in warm, dry climates like Georgia’s.
Pollinator Friendliness: Though not a primary pollinator plant, its flowers provide nectar for bees, making it a quiet ally in supporting biodiversity.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 1.5–3 feet
Spacing: 2–3 feet
Sun/Shade: Requires Full Sun
How to Grow: Ashwagandha thrives in well-draining soil with minimal watering once established. Plant it in the spring after the threat of frost has passed. The plant matures in 4–5 months, and its roots can be harvested in the fall.
Ashwagandha combines beauty, resilience, and incredible wellness benefits, making it a must-have for gardeners seeking natural ways to support their health and vitality.
Available in 2 inch pots, 4.25 inch (quarts), and gallons.
Description: Ashwagandha is a hardy, perennial herb revered in Ayurvedic medicine for its adaptogenic properties. Featuring velvety green leaves and small, orange-red berries encased in papery calyxes, this plant is as visually striking as it is beneficial. Often called "Indian Ginseng," it thrives in warm climates, making it a perfect addition to Southern gardens.
Wildlife Benefits: While Ashwagandha’s flowers are small, they still attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding a subtle yet valuable ecological contribution to your garden.
Medicinal Benefits: Known as a powerful adaptogen, Ashwagandha is celebrated for its ability to reduce stress, enhance energy, and support overall vitality. Its roots are commonly used to create teas, tinctures, and powders that promote restful sleep, hormonal balance, and immune health.
Native Status: Indigenous to India and parts of Africa, Ashwagandha is not native to the U.S., but it grows well in warm, dry climates like Georgia’s.
Pollinator Friendliness: Though not a primary pollinator plant, its flowers provide nectar for bees, making it a quiet ally in supporting biodiversity.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 1.5–3 feet
Spacing: 2–3 feet
Sun/Shade: Requires Full Sun
How to Grow: Ashwagandha thrives in well-draining soil with minimal watering once established. Plant it in the spring after the threat of frost has passed. The plant matures in 4–5 months, and its roots can be harvested in the fall.
Ashwagandha combines beauty, resilience, and incredible wellness benefits, making it a must-have for gardeners seeking natural ways to support their health and vitality.
Available in 2 inch pots, 4.25 inch (quarts), and gallons.
Description: Ashwagandha is a hardy, perennial herb revered in Ayurvedic medicine for its adaptogenic properties. Featuring velvety green leaves and small, orange-red berries encased in papery calyxes, this plant is as visually striking as it is beneficial. Often called "Indian Ginseng," it thrives in warm climates, making it a perfect addition to Southern gardens.
Wildlife Benefits: While Ashwagandha’s flowers are small, they still attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding a subtle yet valuable ecological contribution to your garden.
Medicinal Benefits: Known as a powerful adaptogen, Ashwagandha is celebrated for its ability to reduce stress, enhance energy, and support overall vitality. Its roots are commonly used to create teas, tinctures, and powders that promote restful sleep, hormonal balance, and immune health.
Native Status: Indigenous to India and parts of Africa, Ashwagandha is not native to the U.S., but it grows well in warm, dry climates like Georgia’s.
Pollinator Friendliness: Though not a primary pollinator plant, its flowers provide nectar for bees, making it a quiet ally in supporting biodiversity.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 1.5–3 feet
Spacing: 2–3 feet
Sun/Shade: Requires Full Sun
How to Grow: Ashwagandha thrives in well-draining soil with minimal watering once established. Plant it in the spring after the threat of frost has passed. The plant matures in 4–5 months, and its roots can be harvested in the fall.
Ashwagandha combines beauty, resilience, and incredible wellness benefits, making it a must-have for gardeners seeking natural ways to support their health and vitality.
Available in 2 inch pots, 4.25 inch (quarts), and gallons.