Wild Lettuce 'Opium Lettuce'Organic Seeds (Lactuca virosa) Tall wildflower with mild sedative properties; used historically in natural sleep and pain remedies

Minimum: 30+ Seeds

Embrace Nature’s Calm with Wild Lettuce Seeds

For herbalists, homesteaders, and gardeners drawn to plants with both beauty and healing power, Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa) offers a tall, graceful presence and a long history of natural remedy. This striking wildflower reaches impressive heights and carries mild sedative properties traditionally used for sleep support and pain relief. If you seek to grow a plant that soothes the body while enhancing your garden’s wild charm, Wild Lettuce is a worthy addition.

In the garden, Wild Lettuce grows up to 6 feet tall with slender, deeply lobed leaves and airy clusters of pale yellow flowers that bloom in mid to late summer. Its robust, upright habit stands out in meadows or naturalistic borders. Beyond its ornamental appeal, this plant’s milky sap has been treasured for centuries as a gentle, natural alternative to synthetic sedatives and painkillers.

Why Grow Wild Lettuce Organic Seeds?

• Tall, elegant wildflower with pale yellow blooms that attract pollinators

• Traditional use as a mild sedative and natural pain reliever

• Open-pollinated seeds ensure true-to-type plants year after year

• Supports biodiversity by feeding bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects

• Thrives in full sun and well-draining soils, adaptable to zones 5–9

• Easy to grow and maintain for gardeners interested in medicinal herbs

Multiple Benefits in Your Garden and Life

• Use dried leaves or milky sap in herbal teas and tinctures for relaxation

• Adds vertical interest and natural beauty to wildflower gardens and meadows

• Supports native pollinators and enhances ecological balance

• Ideal for homesteads focused on sustainable, self-reliant living

Growing Wild Lettuce – Practical Tips for Success
Sow seeds directly outdoors in spring or fall, lightly covering them in well-drained, fertile soil. Germination usually takes 7 to 14 days. Space seedlings 12 to 18 inches apart to accommodate their tall, bushy growth.

Wild Lettuce prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Keep soil moderately moist, especially during establishment, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Once established, it is drought tolerant and low maintenance. Harvest leaves or sap before flowering for the best medicinal potency.

A Plant Steeped in Tradition
Wild Lettuce has been used across cultures as a natural remedy for centuries, prized for its gentle sedative effects without the risks of stronger pharmaceuticals. Growing this plant connects you to that enduring wisdom and the healing gifts of the earth.

Add Wild Lettuce open pollinated seeds to your garden today and cultivate a tall, elegant wildflower that offers both natural beauty and calming relief. Experience the quiet power of a plant that supports well-being and wild garden charm season after season.