Overview
Meum athamanticum is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Meum, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Meum athamanticum grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens. It is native to Europe.
About
Meum athamanticum is a herbaceous perennial characterized by its finely dissected, fragrant foliage. Clusters of small white flowers form umbels and emerge from early to mid-summer.
About the genus
Meum consists of aromatic perennial herbs characterized by delicate, feathery foliage and clusters of small white flowers that form umbrella-like inflorescences.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Meum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Meum athamanticum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- Europe
- Fragrance
- Foliage
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Meum athamanticum
- Cultivation
- Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil in a sunny position
- Pruning
- Cut down flowering stems when no longer of ornamental value
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe, or by division in spring, potting up until established
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, snails and aphids may cause damage
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Meum athamanticum?
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil in a sunny position.
Where is the best place to plant Meum athamanticum?
Meum athamanticum prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Meum athamanticum need?
Meum athamanticum is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
How do I prune Meum athamanticum?
Cut down flowering stems when no longer of ornamental value.
How big does Meum athamanticum grow?
Meum athamanticum reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Meum athamanticum hardy in the UK?
Meum athamanticum has a UK hardiness rating of H6.
How do I propagate Meum athamanticum?
Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe, or by division in spring, potting up until established.