A half hardy deciduous shrub growing to 3metres high. An intoxicating tea is made from the crushed leaves placed in water and left out in the sun for 3 days to ferment. If drunk in large quantities, this will have a hallucinogenic affect with visions that are overcast in yellow. Medicinally, it has been used to stabilize blood pressure and relieve anxiety. Use caution when using this plant as it can be toxic.

culture:
– a half hardy deciduous shrub
– Grows best in a loamy, well drained soil
– Root stock is hardy in most parts of England, but top growth will be killed back in winter
-If growing outside, make sure to mulch heavily around the base of the plant in autumn
– It will not tolerate shade, so must be grown in full sun

propagation:
– sow seeds in early spring in a greenhouse. The seeds need bottom heat to germinate properly
-cuttings in spring or summer.