Overview

Meum athamanticum is a perennial herb in the genus Meum, part of the Apiaceae family. It typically grows around 0.5 m tall. Meum athamanticum grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. It is native to Europe.

About

Meum athamanticum is a perennial herb in the Apiaceae with strongly aromatic foliage. It reaches about 0.5 m and flowers in the UK from June to July. Native to Europe, it suits sunny sites and tolerates sandy, loamy or clay soils so long as they remain moist but well-drained. The scent of the leaves is the plant's principal garden feature.

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About the genus

Meum is a monotypic genus in the family Apiaceae. Its only species is Meum athamanticum, a glabrous, highly aromatic, perennial plant.

In the garden

Meum athamanticum belongs to the carrot family (Apiaceae) and is the sole species in the genus Meum; it originates from Europe. Plants grow to around 0.5 m and are chiefly noted for their aromatic foliage, with a defined flowering season in the UK from June to July. Place bald money in full sun where soil can be kept moist yet drains freely; the species accepts sandy, loamy and clay textures provided water does not stand. It is rated H6 for UK hardiness, meaning it is very hardy and tolerates typical winter exposure across most of the country. Allow some air movement around crowns and avoid waterlogged hollows to reduce winter rot risk. In the garden, use Meum athamanticum at the front or middle of sunny borders, in an herb bed or where its scent can be appreciated beside paths or seating. Its modest 0.5 m height suits forward planting; plants can be lightly cut back after flowering to tidy growth and encourage fresh foliage. The foliage fragrance is the species' main landscape asset and is most noticeable when leaves are brushed or trimmed.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Meum

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Sandy, Loamy, Clay

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Meum athamanticum size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Perennial herb

Height

0.5 m

Native to

Europe

Fragrance

Foliage

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