Overview

Laserpitium siler is a perennial, herbaceous herbaceous perennial in the genus Laserpitium, part of the Apiaceae family, with glaucous, pinnate leaves foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide. Laserpitium siler grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand 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. It is native to Europe.

About

Siler montanum, Laserpitium siler, the laserwort, is a herbaceous perennial plant in the family Apiaceae. It is a robust perennial that can reach a height of about 30–100 centimetres (12–39 in).

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About the genus

Laserpitium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae. It includes eight species native to Europe and Morocco.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Laserpitium

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained, Moist

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Laserpitium siler size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous perennial

Habit

Perennial, Herbaceous

Foliage

Glaucous, Pinnate leaves

Height

0.5-1 metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Suggested uses

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

Native to

Europe

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Laserpitium siler

Cultivation

Prefers well-drained soil, tolerates partial shade, requires sheltered position

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth

Propagation

Seed, Division

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions