Overview

Laser trilobum is a garden plant in the genus Laser, part of the Apiaceae family. It typically grows around 1.2 m tall. Laser trilobum grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils. It is native to Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechia-Slovakia, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, France, Germany, Greece and Hungary.

About

Laser trilobum is a species in the genus Laser and a member of the Apiaceae family. In the UK it flowers from July to September. Detailed information on its appearance and provenance should be checked against specialist references or reputable suppliers. Confirm locality and cultivation notes from the source before planting.

About the genus

Laser is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, native to Europe and southwestern Asia, from France east to the Ural Mountains in Russia and northern Iran. The genus was first described in 1799.

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In the garden

Laser trilobum sits within the Apiaceae and is treated taxonomically in the genus Laser. Published floras, herbarium records and reputable nursery information are the best places to verify its botanical identity and provenance; those sources will also make clear whether a given accession is wild-collected, cultivated or selected. Growing notes for Laser trilobum are specific to the stock you purchase, so obtain establishment and care guidance with the plant or seed. If a supplier gives recommendations for light, soil or moisture, treat those instructions as primary; where supplier notes are absent, consult authoritative botanical or horticultural references before deciding a permanent position. Flowering in the UK occurs from July to September, so plants can contribute to summer-season displays when their provenance and cultural requirements match the site. Before final planting, check provenance and the supplier’s cultivation notes for the Laser trilobum you are using, since those particulars determine siting, companion planting and ongoing care.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Laser

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Sandy, Loamy, Clay

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Plant details

Laser trilobum size, habit and characteristics

Height

1.2 m

Native to

Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechia-Slovakia, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary

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