About

A slender, tufted perennial from wet meadows and boggy habitats in western Scotland, Wales, and Ireland with narrow, whorled, thread-like leaves on erect stems and small, rounded umbels of tiny, white flowers in summer. A delicate and interesting native umbellifera for a wet, moist, boggy garden.

About the genus

Lomatium is a genus of plants encompassing species that may be herbaceous, shrubby, or woody. They are grown for their ornamental flowers, foliage, or fruit, and vary in hardiness and cultural requirements

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.