Henna, scientifically known as Lawsonia inermis, is a plant primarily known for its leaves, which are used to produce a natural dye.
Henna plants thrive in warm and arid climates. They are often grown in regions with high temperatures and low humidity.
Sunlight: Henna plants prefer full sunlight but can tolerate partial shade.
Watering: While henna plants are drought-tolerant, they benefit from regular watering, especially during dry periods.
Harvesting Henna Leaves:Leaf Dye: The primary use of henna is for the dye produced from its leaves. Leaves are harvested, dried, and then ground into a powder for use in body art (mehndi) or hair dye.
Cultural and Cosmetic Uses:Body Art: Henna is widely used for temporary body art, especially in cultural and ceremonial contexts.
Hair Dye: The dye from henna leaves is also used as a natural hair dye, providing a reddish-brown tint.
The tree also produces cream colored flowers that have a pleasant floral fragrance
Henna grows into a small tree, from 6-10 feet tall
Perennial zones 9-12, can be overwintered indoors in cooler zones
This is for 100 seeds
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