Overview

Heracleum sphondylium var. angustifolium is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Heracleum, part of the Apiaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Heracleum sphondylium var. angustifolium grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens and wildflower meadow.

About

Heracleum sphondylium var. angustifolium is a bushy herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Heracleum genus, which includes biennial and perennial herbs such as giant hogweed and cow parsley. This semi-evergreen plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for exposed positions and can be propagated by seed or division. It is particularly valued for wildlife gardens and wildflower meadows, with its season of interest spanning spring and summer.

About the genus

Heracleum is a genus of biennial and perennial herbs in the carrot family Apiaceae. They are found throughout the temperate northern hemisphere and in high mountains as far south as Ethiopia. Common names for the genus or its species include hogweed and cow parsnip.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Heracleum

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Heracleum sphondylium var. angustifolium size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Annual Biennial, Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Semi evergreen

Suggested uses

Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Heracleum sphondylium var. angustifolium

Propagation

Seed, Division

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids

Disease resistance

Susceptible to powdery mildew

Frequently asked questions