About This Plant
Common Eyebright is a small flowering perennial plant, native to Europe (introduced to North America and New Zealand). Found in fields, lawns, forest openings, and other grassy areas. The plant is hemiparasitic, which means it relies partially on surrounding plants for nutrition. For this reason its recommended to plant eyebright with other grassland species. Has been used in herbal medicine as a wash for treating eye conditions amongst other ailments.
Note: Yarrow is mixed in with all plant orders of this species since eyebright needs a suitable host plant to feed from immediately.
Traditional Use
Traditional use information coming soon.
Growing Guide
Direct sow about 50 seeds per square foot on the surface of a non vigorous grassy area. The grass should first be cut short and raked to expose the soil. Eyebright will need other plants (especially grass) to partially feed from. Sowing is best done in the fall as they will need a cold period to break dormancy. Seeds will need light to germinate.