About
An upright herbaceous perennial to 70cm tall, with very finely dissected, dark green leaves. In summer, thick, branching stems produce umbels of white flowers, which open from pink buds.
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 moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitTufted
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden
Native toSE Europe & NW Africa
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free