Navajo / Hopi Tea Seeds - Heirloom Culinary & Medicinal Herb

Navajo / Hopi Tea Seeds — Colorado Greenthread | Native Perennial Herb, Culinary & Medicinal, Butterfly Nectar Source

Thelesperma megapotamicum — also called Colorado Greenthread, this native perennial herb has been brewed as a soothing tea and used as a traditional remedy by Puebloan peoples for centuries. Slender, thread-like stems with small yellow flowers that attract Sulphur butterflies. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and beautiful in the garden. Grows as a perennial in USDA Zones 3–12.

Why Grow Navajo / Hopi Tea?

• Deep Native American heritage — brewed as tea and used medicinally since ancient Puebloan times
• Hardy native perennial — thrives in harsh, dry conditions with minimal care; USDA Zones 3–12
• Butterfly nectar source — attracts Sulfur butterflies and other beneficial pollinators
• Culinary and medicinal — leaves and stems brewed as a mild, earthy herbal tea
• Drought-tolerant — ideal for xeriscape and low-water gardens
• Open-pollinated, non-GMO — USA-grown seed stock

Growing Notes

Direct sow in fall for spring germination, or cold-stratify for 30–60 days and sow in early spring. Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil in full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Space 4 inches apart in square-foot gardens. Perennial in Zones 3–12; may self-seed freely.

*For informational and botanical purposes only. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare provider before use.*

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