Herb Bennet Seeds – Geum urbanum, Wood Avens Medicinal Perennial

The Blessed Herb of Medieval Gardens — Clove-Scented & Arthritis-Soothing

Herb Bennet (Geum urbanum), also called Wood Avens, Arthritis Plant, and Old Man’s Whiskers, is a perennial member of the rose family with a rich heritage stretching back to medieval monastic gardens. Known as herba benedicta — the blessed herb — it was considered a sacred plant in the Middle Ages, symbolizing the Holy Trinity through its three leaves and the five wounds of Christ in its five-petaled flowers. Today it is valued for its genuine medicinal properties and clove-scented root that once flavored ales and stews.

Why Grow Herb Bennet?

• Arthritis & Joint Support: Rising in modern herbal popularity for its anti-inflammatory and astringent tannins — used as a poultice and tea to soothe arthritic joints and stomach ailments.
• Clove-Scented Root: The root carries a warm, clove-like fragrance historically prized as a flavoring for ales, stews, and herbal preparations. Harvest in spring, use fresh or dried.
• Graceful Garden Plant: Small yellow flowers on thin, wiry stems bloom in spring through summer — a delicate, cottage-garden charmer that thrives in rich, moist, shaded spots.
• Easy Perennial: Hardy in Zones 5–9 with easy germination in spring, late summer, or early fall. Self-seeds gently to naturalize in the garden.

Growing Guide

Sow in spring, late summer, or early fall. Prefers rich, moist soil in partial shade. Hardy perennial, Zones 5–9. Harvest root in spring for fresh or dried use. Easy germination — a great beginner medicinal herb.

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