About
A fast-growing, semi-evergreen, clump-forming perennial reaching a height of around 150cm, with very intricately divided dark green foliage. Purple stems above the foliage hold masses of flat umbels of greenish-white flowers in June and July.
About the genus
Cenolophium are deciduous perennials with finely divided, triangular leaves and domed, compound umbels of many small white flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants
Native toEurope, Asia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moist, but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
PruningNo pruning required. Cut back foliage at the end of the season
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Can also be propagated by root cuttings in mid-winter
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free