Collinsonia canadensis, stoneroot [SEEDS]

Cultural notes: Direct sow seeds in fall or treat seeds with cold stratification for 4–8 weeks. Prefers moist loamy soil. Member of the mint family and known for aromatic citronella-like scent and yellow flowers. This plant was included in John Bartram’s 1751 Appendix to Thomas Short’s Medicina Britannica and is named for Peter Collinson, one of Bartram's chief botanical collaborators.

Sun:  Part shade
Water:  Medium                                                                                              Bloom time: August, September
Soil notes: Grows easily in average, medium, well-drained soil, also does well in sandy, clay soils, and will tolerate somewhat dry soil conditions