About
A slender, rhizomatous perennial from wetlands and peat bogs of Eurasia with rush-like, dark green, grassy leaves and small, simple umbels of tiny, cream-white flowers in summer. A marginal aquatic for a bog garden or shallow pond edge in full sun.
About the genus
A small genus of flowering, biennial plants from the carrot family. The cultivated species of parsnip is well-known for its edible, sweet, cream-yellow taproot. Flowers are produced in umbels, carried at the top of upright stems in second year
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.