About
A robust, biennial or perennial to about 60cm tall from rocky and stony habitats in continental Europe with narrowly divided, feathery, mid-green leaves and erect, branched stems bearing domed umbels of small, white flowers in summer. An ornamental and architecturally interesting umbellifera for a sunny, well-drained border or rock garden.
About the genus
Peucedanum are predominantly herbaceous perennials, shrubs or rarely trees, with compound pinnate leaves and umbels of white, yellow or occasionally pink flowers
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.