Asiabell Medicinal Root Seeds 'Yang Yu Lance' (Codonopsis lanceolata) – Poor Man’s Ginseng – Vining Habit with Bell-Shaped Flowers

Minimum: 50+ Seeds

🌿 Ancient Energy. Elegant Vines. Medicinal Gold. • Heirloom Medicinal Root • Climbing Vine with Bell-Shaped Blooms

Discover one of East Asia’s best-kept herbal secrets with Asia Yang Yu Lance Asiabell (Codonopsis lanceolata), a traditional medicinal root crop affectionately known as “Poor Man’s Ginseng.” Revered in Korean, Chinese, and East Asian medicine for its immune-supporting, adaptogenic qualities, this unique perennial offers both healing roots and ornamental appeal.

Delicate yet vigorous, Lance Asiabell produces elegant climbing vines adorned with soft green foliage and nodding, bell-shaped flowers in creamy violet hues. Below ground, its fleshy roots grow steadily—typically harvested after 2–3 years—and are used in soups, teas, tonics, and tinctures for stamina, respiratory health, and stress resilience.

🌿 Why Grow Asia Yang Yu Lance Asiabell?

🌱 Traditional Medicinal Power
Used for centuries in Eastern herbalism to support lung health, energy, and the immune system—like a gentler ginseng.

🌸 Graceful Climbing Habit
Climbing vines and bell-shaped flowers make it both a functional crop and a beautiful garden addition.

🪴 Space-Efficient & Trellis-Ready
Grows vertically with light support—great for small-space herbal gardens or medicinal arbors.

🧑⚕️ Hardy Perennial Root Crop
Returns year after year in cool climates; roots become more potent with age.

🥣 Used in Soups, Stews & Decoctions
Mild, sweet flavor pairs well with jujube, ginger, or astragalus in traditional healing broths.

🌿 How to Grow Codonopsis lanceolata (Lance Asiabell)

Botanical Name: Codonopsis lanceolata
Plant Type: Perennial medicinal vine
Days to Germination: 21–35 days
Days to Maturity: Roots harvestable in 2–3 years
Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Loose, loamy, well-drained soil (root crops prefer deep beds)
Seed Depth: Surface sow or cover very lightly—requires light to germinate
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Height at Maturity: 4–8 feet (with trellis or support)
USDA Zones: 5–9

Start seeds indoors in spring or sow directly outdoors after frost. Codonopsis can be slow to germinate—be patient. Provide a sturdy trellis or vertical structure for climbing. Harvest roots after 2–3 years of growth for medicinal use.

🛠️ Growing Tips

• Stratify seeds in the fridge for 30–60 days to improve germination.

• Prefers cool summers and rich, well-drained soils.

• Mulch roots in winter for extra protection in colder zones.

• Prune lightly to guide vines along trellis or arbor.

• Combine with ginseng, astragalus, or gotu kola in herbal companion plantings.

🌎 Perfect For:

🌿 Medicinal Herb Gardens – Traditional East Asian adaptogen for holistic health
🌸 Vertical Gardens & Arbors – Climbing habit with ornamental blooms
🌱 Deep-Soil Beds or Raised Planters – Encourages strong, straight root growth
🍵 Herbal Remedy Makers – Ideal for decoctions, dried root blends, and tonics
🧑🌾 Slow Medicine Growers – For those who love cultivating long-term healing crops

🌱 Fun Fact:
In Korean tradition, this root is often simmered with chicken, jujube, and garlic for a restorative dish known as Doraji Samgyetang—a warming soup used to revitalize the body during cold seasons or post-illness.

🔒 Grow Your Own Apothecary

At Terra Mater Gardens, we’re rooted in plants that nourish body and soul. Our Asia Yang Yu Lance Asiabell Seeds (Codonopsis lanceolata) are untreated, open-pollinated, and selected for their cultural, medicinal, and botanical beauty. Start your healing journey from the soil up—with a vine that’s as powerful as it is poetic.