![]() Usually, people grow Yarrows as groundcovers. They flower best in 6+ hours of full sun and well-draining arid soils during peak growing seasons. You can grow the Yarrow as an outdoor or an indoor plant from zones 3-9, and it spawns clusters of colorful blooms from mid-spring to fall. In European folk medicines, Yarrows are utilized to increase saliva content and stomach acids in humans to aid digestion. Yarrow acts as an excellent ground cover for spring and begets umbrella-shaped flower clusters with a sweet smell that helps to attract pollinators. Magical Powers: The extracts of Yarrow show antibacterial and antioxidant activities and have possible uses in organic drugs. To ancients, Yarrow was called Herba Militia or ‘Military Herb.’ According to the legends, Achilles used Yarrow to stitch the wounds of his soldiers. Mandrake roots unusually look like a human body, which is why it’s associated with witchcraft. With large taproots that can grow up to 2 feet underground, the plant boasts comparatively thin stems and leaves. Mandrakes ( Mandragora species) belong to the Solanaceae family, with rosette, bell-shaped purple to yellow-green flowers. The plant tops purple-colored blooms during summer to early fall from zones 3-8, but it may have a long flowering period in colder regions. When growing Wolfsbane, consider keeping them in partial shade in the afternoon and full sunlight. Wolfsbane is one of the most poisonous plant species in the world, and all its parts contain the toxic ‘aconitine.’ Medicinal Powers: In China and India, the plant is a crucial part of traditional restorative practices for healing asthma, gastroenteritis, and joint and abdominal pains. Wolfsbane ( Aconitum species), known as ‘Monkshood’ or ‘Aconite,’ is a highly toxic plant, but its roots are vital components in many magical potions.Īdditionally, Ancient Greeks laced the arrows with poisonous plant parts to hunt wolves, hence its name!Īccording to Greek mythology, Wolfsbane’s poisonous sap first poured from the mouth of Cerebus, the hell-guarding three-headed dog. The flowers emit a honey-suckle-like scent, which lures nighttime pollinators like sphinx moths and daytime visitors like honeybees. The plant grows in 6 hours of full sunlight daily in zones 6-10 and prefers humus-rich soil.Īlthough a mature Datura plant becomes a little drought tolerant, its seedlings need much water during their growing phase. ![]() Datura plant has psychedelic compounds in the flowers and fruits that can give its user the sense of hallucinations and is a vital medicinal plant.Īdditionally, the Datura plant is culturally significant, with uses in ceremonial and festival practices. Magical Powers: Plant parts contain antiviral, antimicrobial, anticancer, and antifungal tropane alkaloids, which render solid visual delusions and a natural remedy for body pains. ![]() It gloats funnel-shaped, light purple to white flowers, large, lobed leaves, and spiky fruits with hallucinogenic quirks. The Shame Plant ( Mimosa pudica) stands by its name and will fold its leaves when you attempt to touch it.Īlso known as ‘Touch-Me-Not,’ these Central and South American natives have the most sensitive leaves. Here are a few Magical Plants you can consider decorating your garden and home. Magical Plants have mystical healing or opiating properties due to some “magical chemicals” that do most tricks, making muggles think they are mystical. However, the otherworldly magical properties of these plants are ghost stories and fictional. Movies, fables, and books have always lauded Magical Plants that heal grave wounds, climb above the clouds, and create magic potions. Many plants serve as great garden companions for other plants, help lure pollinators and relieve bodily disorders.
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