{"product_id":"maori-medicinal-plants","title":"Maori Medicinal Plants","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong before introduced garden plants arrived in New Zealand, Māori had already developed a deep body of knowledge about the native plants around them, including their use in rongoā, traditional Māori healing practices passed down through generations. The Māori Medicinal Plants collection brings five such species into the home garden, offering a way to connect with this history while growing plants that are, in their own right, tough, attractive and useful. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManuka is probably the best known of the five, a hardy native shrub long associated with traditional use and now also familiar to most New Zealanders through manuka honey. Koromiko (Hebe) is an attractive, fast-growing native shrub with soft green foliage, traditionally held in high regard within Māori healing knowledge. Flax (Harakeke) is one of the most versatile plants in the New Zealand landscape, valued for centuries not only for its fibre and weaving uses but also within rongoā. Horopito, sometimes called bushman's pepper for the distinctive heat of its leaves, is a native shrub with a long association with traditional remedies. Kawakawa, closely related to kava and easily recognised by the small holes insects leave in its heart-shaped leaves, is one of the most widely known plants in rongoā Māori, its leaves traditionally prepared as a tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond their traditional associations, all five are worthwhile native plants to grow simply for their garden merit. They're generally hardy once established, suited to native gardens, shaded corners or mixed borders, and each has its own distinct foliage and form, from the soft, felted leaves of koromiko to the bold, strappy clumps of harakeke. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection is intended as a way to grow these plants, learn about their place in Māori history and culture, and support biodiversity in your own garden, rather than as a guide to using them medicinally. Rongoā Māori is a specialised body of knowledge, and anyone interested in the therapeutic use of these plants is best served by seeking guidance from those with that expertise, rather than relying on a seed packet description. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor gardeners interested in native planting with genuine cultural depth, the Māori Medicinal Plants collection offers a thoughtful way to bring these five species into your own patch of ground, alongside a greater appreciation for the knowledge that surrounds them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow native. Grow New Zealand.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur Seed Collections have been created to contain some of our most well-loved varieties and to take the guesswork out of making seed selections yourself. Also fabulous as a gift for the gardeners in your life or those new to growing. For individual growing requirements for each of the varieties that make up this Seed Collection, please refer to the specific product information given for that variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGermination Capacity: Seed has been sustainably foraged and has not undergone commercial seed cleaning or grading. Natives can be erratic germinators and \u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ;\"\u003enaturally low in germination capacity. Check expected germination rate under Product Information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kings Seeds NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49212400107828,"sku":"C0585","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/0555\/6276\/files\/C0585-W.png?v=1784967429","url":"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/maori-medicinal-plants","provider":"Kings Seeds NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}