Drug Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis)

of the eye it causes. On the other hand the transparent flowers or the light blue-gray colored leaves that look like ascending smoke could also have given the fumitory its name.

Fumaria officinalis is native to Central Europe and grows wild on the edges of fields and on rough pastures. The plant branches out and grows up to 50cm high, bears spherical fruits and is a decorative summer flower. Earth smoke, as it is also called, is a wild poppy plant traditionally used as an incense herb with a stimulating effect on liver and gallbladder and as a protection against skin diseases and eczema. The drug fumitory is toxic in high doses.

Package with approx. 100 fumitory seeds

Growing instructions

Annual flower. Sow from March to April directly outdoors. Loves sunny locations and soils with a high nutrient content.