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Orris Root - where do I find it?

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Posted by Mjack7 NC (My Page) on

Wed, Sep 8, 04 at 16:53

I have trying to find orris root for making potpourri. I've been to Michael's Arts & Crafts, grocery stores, and I did find a website in San Franciso that had it, but the shipping cost was too high.

Does anyone know where I can find it. I live in Wilson, NC which is about 45 miles east of Raleigh. I can drive to Rocky Mount easily. Or if you know a website where I can order it, that would do. Thanks!

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Posted by Heidi41 z5 Mass (My Page) on
Thu, Sep 9, 04 at 7:40

I'm glad you asked, hope we get an answer. I've also been trying to purchase orris. I believe that several years ago I purchased some from Frontier Herbs, it was thru a catalog. I can't seem to find it in any sort of craft store. I guess it will have to be ordered online.

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Posted by sylky00 z6 KY (My Page) on
Thu, Sep 9, 04 at 20:29

They have it at www.atlanticspice.com; they do have a minimum 30.00 order, but they have lots of wonderful things-edible spices as well as botanicals. They are a reputable co. w/ good cust. svc. If you don't want to order that much, www.magoomus.com sells smaller quantities.
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Posted by Neil_allen z5/6 Chi IL (neil.w.allen@worldnet.att.net) on
Fri, Sep 10, 04 at 16:03

We get it from Nichols Garden Nursery. There's a link below -- from the Online Ordering page, choose Potpourri and then Potpourri Supplies.

We get the powder. Making your own powder from the dried root is an ordeal.

Here is a link that might be useful: Nichols Garden Nursery

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Posted by kansasgail z6 KS (My Page) on
Mon, Sep 13, 04 at 6:47

I order mine from San Francisco Herb Co., along with a lot of other botanicals, spices and teas. They have a brochure or you can order online.

Gail

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Posted by Clare z6 MO (My Page) on
Fri, Sep 17, 04 at 17:24

Are you sure it isn't at your grocery store? It is usually bottled like and sold alongside spices. Ot it might be shelved beside specialty flours like rice flour or soy flour.

You could also grow, dry and grind it for yourself. It is from the rhizome of an iris.

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Posted by Rosa 4-ish (My Page) on
Sat, Sep 18, 04 at 10:42

I've found it at the local organic foods grocery. It's in with the bulk herbs.

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