About
This clump-forming perennial, to 1m high in flower, forming a dense mound of delicately cut, feathery, slightly blue-green leaves. In summer, upright angled stems bear flat, lacy clusters of tiny star-shaped white flowers.
About the genus
Selinum are tap-rooted herbaceous perennials with finely dissected leaves and large, flattened umbels of tiny flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well drained soil in sun or part shade, tolerates a wide range of conditions
PruningDeadhead if seed is not required
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown as soon as ripe; prick out into deep containers to avoid tap root damage. Propagate by division in early spring, taking care to minimise root disturbance
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions