Overview

Molopospermum peloponnesiacum is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Molopospermum, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1-1.5 metres tall and 1-1.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Molopospermum peloponnesiacum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH.

About

Molopospermum peloponnesiacum, commonly known as striped hemlock, is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Apiaceae family. It grows to a height and spread of 1 to 1.5 metres, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring east, south, or west-facing aspects in both exposed and sheltered locations. It prefers moist but well-drained or well-drained soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with acid to neutral pH. Its main seasons of interest are spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Molopospermum

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

Plant details

Molopospermum peloponnesiacum size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

1-1.5 metres

Spread

1-1.5 metres

Time to full height

2-5 years

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