Dang-shen pilosula Seeds (Organic)

Organic Dang-shen pilosula seeds produce a perennial climbing plant valued for both its ornamental beauty and traditional medicinal uses. Also known as Poor Man’s Ginseng, this twining vine is native to China and thrives in USDA Zones 5 to 9. In the garden, its delicate, bell-shaped blossoms add charm to trellises, fences, and vertical plantings, while underground, its sweet, crunchy roots are prized in traditional Chinese medicine for their ability to build chi and tonify the blood.

Dang-shen is hardy and adaptable, preferring well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. The plant’s vining habit makes it an excellent candidate for vertical gardening or companion planting, where it can climb alongside other crops. Once established, it can return year after year, offering both aesthetic appeal and a renewable source of medicinal roots. In TCM, the pressed and dried roots are rolled into a chewy, sugary form that has been used for centuries as a health tonic.

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Dang-shen Pilosula – Codonopsis pilosula

Perennial Climber. Native to China and valued in traditional Chinese medicine for its sweet, crunchy roots. Hardy to USDA Zones 5-9, this twining vine produces soft, bell-shaped blossoms that enhance garden trellises and vertical plantings. Roots are traditionally pressed, dried, and rolled for a chewy, sugary treat.

Did You Know? Also called Poor Man’s Ginseng, Dang-shen is a classic herb in TCM used to build chi and tonify the blood.

• Soil Temperature: 65-75°F
• Planting Depth: 1/4"
• Germination: 14-21 Days
• Height at Maturity: 6-8 feet (vining)
• Days to Maturity: 120+ Days
• Sun/Shade: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Spacing After Thinning: 12"-18"
• Approx Seeds per Pack: 50 Seeds