Overview

Anthrysiscus 'Raven's Wing' is a herbaceous perennial in the genus Anthrysiscus, part of the Apiaceae family. Anthrysiscus 'Raven's Wing' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soil soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ornamental and herb garden.

About

Anthrysiscus 'Raven's Wing' is a named cultivar within the genus Anthrysiscus. The cultivar name identifies a selected form propagated to retain specific traits. Source plants from reputable nurseries to ensure the true selection is supplied. Confirm the grower’s notes on habit, flowering and hardiness before planting out.

In the garden

Anthrysiscus 'Raven's Wing' is a cultivar designation in the genus Anthrysiscus and therefore represents a selected form maintained in cultivation. As with any cultivar, the precise habit, flowering period and hardiness will depend on the selection and how it has been propagated, so check the nursery label or catalogue entry for authoritative details before purchasing. Recording the supplier and cultivar name at the time of purchase makes future replacement far easier. Planting technique for named selections follows standard practice: plant from a labelled pot into a prepared position, firm the rootball and water to settle the soil around roots. If the supplier provides aspect, soil or hardiness guidance follow that advice; where uncertain, trial a small specimen for a season to understand its behaviour in your site. Ask the nursery whether the cultivar is supplied as seed, division, cuttings or clonal stock to avoid surprises about variability. Placement in the garden should reflect the plant’s described traits from the supplier. If described as suitable for containers, choose a container with adequate drainage and a growing medium recommended by the grower; if sold as a border plant, allow the spacing indicated on the label. Keep the original plant tag and provenance details with garden records so Anthrysiscus 'Raven's Wing' can be matched accurately in future replacements or propagations.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Anthrysiscus

Sunlight

full sun, partial shade

Soil type

well-drained soil

Soil moisture

moist

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Anthrysiscus 'Raven's Wing' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

herbaceous perennial

Suggested uses

ornamental, herb garden

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Anthrysiscus 'Raven's Wing'

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil; water regularly; protect from strong winds.

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh growth.

Propagation

propagate by seed or division

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