Description
Eyebright is a semiparasitic plant meaning that it is nourished by the roots of other plants.
Euphrasia is a genus of about 450 species of herbaceous flowering plants in the family Orobanchaceae, with a cosmopolitan distribution. They are semi-parasitic on grasses and other plants.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Euphrasia tatarica,Meadow Eyebright. |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 4-8 inches (10-20 cm) |
| Flower Colour | white or purplish |
| Bloom Time | July and September |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Choose a grassy site that receives full sun. Eyebright grows naturally in sunny grasslands and meadows and draws nutrients from the roots of nearby plants. . The grass, however, should not be too thick and vigorous.
Eyebright care
Sow seeds in autumn to allow 90 days of chilling. Eyebright requires a period of chilling to break dormancy and trigger germination in spring. Alternatively, provide 90 days of artificial chilling by placing seeds in a moist growing medium in the refrigerator. Moisten several cups of commercial seed-starting mix, place in a plastic storage bag,
Eyebright can be found throughout North America, Europe, Northern and Western Asia. It prefers grassy areas and meadows. Eyebrights are found in alpine or sub-alpine meadows where snow is common.
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Watering | medium |
| Soil | well-drained soi |
| Temperature | 35 C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Eyebright special feature
basic organic compounds, and a plant based volatile oil unique to the eyebright.
Eyebright uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- mouth to treat swollen (inflamed) nasal passages, allergies, hay fever
- This annual plant has been used as a folk medicine to treat eye inflammations and infections, coughs, and poor memory since the Middle Ages