Open-pollinated. I first admired this attractive plant in the lovely gardens at Avena Botanicals. Softly hairy wavy-edged leaves unfold like fans in early spring. Leaves hold rain and dew, sparkling in the early morning light. Alchemists believed the collected dew was the purest water and used it in their preparations; thus its genus name. Bears large loose sprays of tiny greenish-yellow flowers from early summer onward. Makes a good border and ground cover in shady locations. Astringent and regenerative, has a long history as a remedy for women. Excellent for eco-dyeing: leaves make purple with a charcoal cast and flowers add some speckling. Likes average well-drained soil and moisture; tolerates most conditions. Seed is short-lived. Oscillating temperatures aid germination which requires 21–30 days. Likes average well-drained soil and moisture; tolerates most conditions. 12–18" perennial, hardy to Zone 3. ~2,600 seeds/g. ③
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