About
An upright, monocarpic (meaning it will generally flower once then die) umbellifer to around 80cm, with aromatic, soft, ferny blue-grey foliage. In summer, upright, branching stems bear flattened umbels of tiny, lacy white flowers which can be used in flower arrangements. An ideal choice for a sunny gravel garden.
About the genus
A genus with between 125 and 140 species of herbaceous perennial plants which may be woody at the base and have a cone-shaped tap root. Plants have intricate, stiff grey-green foliage on upright stems, topped with dense white umbels
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden
Native toE & C Europe
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed. Self seeds freely
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free