About
An aromatic, low-growing annual from rocky, disturbed, and cultivated ground in central and southern Europe with finely divided, bright green, highly aromatic leaves and small, loose umbels of tiny, white flowers in spring. The seeds are used as black cumin. A culinary herb and ornamental annual for a sunny, well-drained, well-drained border.
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.