Overview

Laserpitium peucedanoides is a plant with a upright habit in the genus Laserpitium, part of the Apiaceae family, with herbaceous perennial foliage. Laserpitium peucedanoides grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include beds and borders, cottage/informal, flavouring food and drinks, gravel, rock, underplanting and woodland.

About

Laserpitium peucedanoides is an upright herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apiaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H5, this plant is suitable for beds and borders, cottage or informal gardens, and can be used for flavouring food and drinks. It is best planted in spring and summer, requiring watering during establishment. Propagation is possible by seed or division.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Laserpitium

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Laserpitium peucedanoides size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Upright

Foliage

Herbaceous perennial

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Gravel, Rock, Underplanting, Woodland

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Laserpitium peucedanoides

Propagation

Seed, Division

Pest resistance

Generally pest-resistant

Disease resistance

Generally disease-resistant

Frequently asked questions