Overview
Peucedanum verticillare is a clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Peucedanum, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1.5-2.5 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 1-2 years. Peucedanum verticillare grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include border plant and ornamental foliage.
About
Peucedanum verticillare, known as giant hog fennel or milky parsley, is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial in the Apiaceae family. It grows with a columnar upright habit, reaching 1.5 to 2.5 metres in height and spreading 0.5 to 1 metre. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered positions with moist but well-drained or well-drained soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. It favours a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline and is typically of interest during the summer season.
About the genus
Peucedanum is a genus of flowering plant in the carrot family, Apiaceae. Peucedanum boasts a global presence with diverse spread of morphological features. Peucedanum species are characterized by dorsally compressed mericarps, slightly prominent dorsal ribs, narrowly winged lateral ribs, and a broad commissure.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Peucedanum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Peucedanum verticillare size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 1-2 years
- Suggested uses
- Border plant, Ornamental foliage
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Peucedanum verticillare
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Peucedanum verticillare?
Peucedanum verticillare prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Peucedanum verticillare need?
Peucedanum verticillare is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
How big does Peucedanum verticillare grow?
Peucedanum verticillare reaches a height of 1.5-2.5 metres and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 1-2 years to reach full size.
Is Peucedanum verticillare hardy in the UK?
Peucedanum verticillare has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Peucedanum verticillare?
Seed, Division.
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