Mountain Arnica

Grow a classic herb with a long history in traditional European apothecary gardens. Arnica montana produces cheerful, golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers and makes an intriguing addition to historical, medicinal, and specialty herb collections.

Growing Tips

• Prefers cooler growing conditions

• Sun to partial shade

• Well-draining soil

Planting Tips

• Cold stratification may improve germination

• Space mature plants approximately 12 inches apart

Interesting Facts

• Arnica has been cultivated in European herbal traditions for centuries.

• Historically, preparations made from Arnica were used externally for bruises, sprains, muscle soreness, and other minor aches.

• It became particularly associated with traditional topical preparations such as salves and compresses.

• Arnica is generally associated with external rather than internal traditional use.

For cultivation. Historical and traditional-use information is provided for botanical and educational purposes only and is not medical advice.