Overview
Helosciadium repens is a plant with a creeping, prostrate habit in the genus Helosciadium, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Helosciadium repens grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens and wetland areas.
About
Helosciadium repens, commonly known as creeping marshwort, is a deciduous, creeping, and prostrate plant from the Apiaceae family. It thrives in moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels, including acid, neutral, and alkaline. Suitable for sheltered locations with full sun to partial shade on south, west, or east-facing aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H5. This cultivar is ideal for wildlife gardens and wetland areas, offering interest during spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved through division or seed.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Helosciadium
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Helosciadium repens size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Creeping, Prostrate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Wetland areas
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Helosciadium repens
- Propagation
- Division, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to leaf spot, powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Helosciadium repens?
Helosciadium repens prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Helosciadium repens need?
Helosciadium repens grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Helosciadium repens hardy in the UK?
Helosciadium repens has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Helosciadium repens?
Division, Seed.
