About
Anthriscus sylvestris 'Golden Fleece' is a clump-forming perennial that retains its foliage through much of the year. Its leaves are a vibrant golden yellow, providing a bright contrast in the garden. During spring and summer, this plant produces clusters of small white flowers, adding visual interest to the landscape.
About the genus
Anthriscus includes annual, biennial, and perennial species characterized by feathery foliage and clusters of small white flowers arranged in umbels.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial, Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 1-2 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden
- Toxicity
- Humans/Pets (dogs, cats): Harmful to skin with sunlight. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grown in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is biennial or short-lived perennial. Cut down to near ground level in early autumn and mulch well
- Pruning
- Cut back spent flower stems to prevent prolific self-seeding
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed. Sow seeds in a cold frame in autumn or spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slug, snail and caterpillar damage on young growth
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews