Overview

Bunium ferulaceum is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Bunium, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Bunium ferulaceum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.

About

Bunium ferulaceum is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Bunium, which includes 45 to 50 species in the Apiaceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with an alkaline to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits a variety of garden settings including cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, wildlife gardens, and flower borders. It is typically of interest during the spring and summer seasons and can be propagated by seed or division of large clumps.

About the genus

Bunium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, with 45 to 50 species.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Bunium

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Bunium ferulaceum size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Bunium ferulaceum

Propagation

Seed, Division of large clumps

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions