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(Arnica montana)
Mountain Arnica (Arnica montana)
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Jot Ess
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Photo by: Jot Ess | License Type: CC BY-SA 4.0 | License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ | Attribution: Jot Ess (cc-by-sa) | Rights Holder: Jot Ess | Publisher: PlantNet | Date Created: 2020-08-18T00:40:05Z | Title: Arnica montana L.: flower | Notes: Arnica montana L.: flower |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Arnica montana, commonly known as Mountain Arnica, is a deciduous perennial herb native to mountainous regions, alpine meadows, and subalpine grasslands across much of Europe. It typically reaches a height of about 1 foot (0.3 meters) and a width of 0.7 feet (0.2 meters). Mountain Arnica has a basal rosette of hairy leaves from which emerge one to several flower stalks, each topped with a bright yellow, daisy-like flower head that blooms in the summer. The flowers are showy and are frequently visited by a variety of pollinators.
Mountain Arnica is valued for its medicinal properties, particularly in homeopathic remedies for bruising and muscle soreness. It is also appreciated for its bright yellow flowers that can add color to rock gardens, herb gardens, and naturalistic plantings. It requires well-drained, acidic to neutral soil and can tolerate poor soils, but it does not do well in hot, humid climates or heavy clay soils. In cultivation, it is important to mimic its native alpine conditions, which means providing full sun to partial shade and moderate water. Overwatering or poor drainage can lead to root rot. While not commonly grown in home gardens, it can be an attractive addition if its specific growing conditions are met.CC BY-SA 4.0
Mountain Arnica is valued for its medicinal properties, particularly in homeopathic remedies for bruising and muscle soreness. It is also appreciated for its bright yellow flowers that can add color to rock gardens, herb gardens, and naturalistic plantings. It requires well-drained, acidic to neutral soil and can tolerate poor soils, but it does not do well in hot, humid climates or heavy clay soils. In cultivation, it is important to mimic its native alpine conditions, which means providing full sun to partial shade and moderate water. Overwatering or poor drainage can lead to root rot. While not commonly grown in home gardens, it can be an attractive addition if its specific growing conditions are met.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 0.35-0.7 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Border Plant, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to mountainous regions, alpine meadows, and subalpine grasslands across much of Europe
Other Names
Common Names: Wolf’s Bane, Leopard’s Bane, Mountain Tobacco, Arnica, European Arnica, Mountain-Tobacco, Leopardsbane, Guldblomme, Berg-Wohlverleih, Echte Arnica
Scientific Names: , Arnica montana, Arnica montana var. montana, Arnica montana var. angustifolia, Arnica lowii, Arnica montana var. alternifolia, Arnica alpina f. inundata, Arnica helvetica, Arnica petiolata, Arnica plantaginifolia,
GBIF Accepted Name: Arnica montana L.