About
This large, sometimes short-lived perennial, up to around 2m high in flower, with stout, purple-tinted stems and divided, slightly blue-green leaves. Flat heads of small yellow-green flowers are borne on branching stems at the top of the plant in early to mid summer.
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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Columnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow
Native toS Europe
Care notes
CultivationTolerates a range of soils as long as drainage is good; prefers part shade but will tolerate full sun
PruningNo pruning required; deadhead after flowering if seed is not required
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in a cold frame in autumn for germination in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free