{"product_id":"wild-dagga","title":"Wild Dagga","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Lion’s Tail, Wild Dagga is a dramatic and ornamental herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It features tall square stems with tiers of vivid orange, tube-shaped flowers that spiral around the stalks, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. In warm climates or sheltered areas, this tender perennial can grow over 2m tall and makes a stunning statement in the garden. While not hardy in colder zones, it can be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1269\" data-start=\"952\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"986\" data-start=\"952\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Wild Dagga?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"986\"\u003eWild Dagga prefers full sun and thrives in well-drained soil. In Canada, it grows best in Zones 7–9 as a tender perennial and can be grown as an annual in Zones 3–6. It is well-suited to containers and does particularly well in hot patios, greenhouses, or protected microclimates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1717\" data-start=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1302\" data-start=\"1271\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1305\" data-start=\"1302\"\u003eTraditionally used in South African medicine, Wild Dagga was brewed into teas or smoked ceremonially. The plant contains leonurine and other compounds thought to have calming, mildly euphoric effects. Its resemblance to cannabis in form, though not in function, contributed to its common name. While not psychoactive in the way some believe, it remains valued for its ornamental appeal and cultural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2048\" data-start=\"1719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1748\" data-start=\"1719\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1751\" data-start=\"1748\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1765\" data-start=\"1751\"\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow after frost or start indoors and transplant once weather is reliably warm.\u003cbr data-end=\"1854\" data-start=\"1851\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1868\" data-start=\"1854\"\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors in early spring and transplant after last frost into warm, sunny locations.\u003cbr data-end=\"1961\" data-start=\"1958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1975\" data-start=\"1961\"\u003eZones 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best grown in containers and overwintered indoors or grown as an annual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2048\" data-start=\"1719\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2522\" data-start=\"2050\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2088\" data-start=\"2050\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Wild Dagga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2091\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2104\" data-start=\"2091\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost; transplant to garden or containers once soil has warmed.\u003cbr data-end=\"2213\" data-start=\"2210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2226\" data-start=\"2213\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerant of dry conditions once established; prefers moderate watering.\u003cbr data-end=\"2301\" data-start=\"2298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2316\" data-start=\"2301\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves and flowers can be picked once fully formed; allow seed heads to dry if saving seeds.\u003cbr data-end=\"2412\" data-start=\"2409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2428\" data-start=\"2412\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch back young plants to encourage branching; remove faded blooms for continuous flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2872\" data-start=\"2524\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2562\" data-start=\"2524\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2565\" data-start=\"2562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2583\" data-start=\"2565\"\u003eCollect Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest seed heads once fully dried on the plant.\u003cbr data-end=\"2636\" data-start=\"2633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2652\" data-start=\"2636\"\u003eClean Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate seeds from the spiky calyx and allow to dry further if needed.\u003cbr data-end=\"2727\" data-start=\"2724\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2745\" data-start=\"2727\"\u003eDry and Store:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place.\u003cbr data-end=\"2799\" data-start=\"2796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2813\" data-start=\"2799\"\u003eViability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds remain viable for up to 3 years with proper storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2953\" data-start=\"2874\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2898\" data-start=\"2874\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2901\" data-start=\"2898\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2953\" data-start=\"2901\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52198418972969,"sku":"MF-FLOWER-053","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/6225\/6681\/files\/Wild_Dagga.webp?v=1764456997","url":"https:\/\/konnichiwa.ca\/fr\/products\/wild-dagga","provider":"こんにちはマート | KON NICHIWA MART","version":"1.0","type":"link"}