About
A perennial forming a compact clump of glossy leaves, preceded by tight heads of tiny yellow flowers within rosettes of toothed, oblong, yellow-green bracts.
About the genus
Sanicula are a genus of woodland perennial herbs growing to around 60cm high. The lobed leaves are green and glossy and small pinkish flowers appear from tight umbels, followed by bristly fruits that stick to animal fur or clothing, which are distributed freely this way.
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesRock garden
Native toEurope
Care notes
CultivationGrow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil in partial shade. Suitable for a woodland garden
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, division in spring or root cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free