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Spikenard
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Fact sheet

Botanical nameNardostachys jatamansi

“Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) essential oil” — Spikenard - Wikipedia and 3 more

Familyhoneysuckle family

“Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) essential oil derived from Nardostachys jatamansi, a flowering plant in the honeysuckle family” — Spikenard - Wikipedia and 2 more

Typeperennial

“It is a perennial” — Nardostachys - Wikipedia and 2 more

Germination temperature65 °F

“Spikenard tolerates cold well and grows optimally when temperatures exceed 65℉.” — Ideal Temperature for Spikenard: Complete Guide | ForwardPlant

Hardiness zones3000–5000 m (9,800–16,400 ft)

“at elevations of 3,000–5,000 m (9,800–16,400 ft)” — Nardostachys - Wikipedia

Height36–39 in

“In bloom, the plant grows to about 1 meter (3 ft) in height” — Spikenard - Wikipedia and 2 more

Propagationseed

“Seed Starting Guide” — How to Grow Spikenard | Guide to Growing Spikenard

Ready whenvery thick in consistency

“Rhizome (underground stems) can be crushed and distilled into an intensely aromatic amber-colored essential oil, which is very thick in consistency” — Nardostachys - Wikipedia and 2 more

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