Overview
Seseli pallasii is a herbaceous perennial in the genus Seseli, part of the Apiaceae family. Seseli pallasii grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained and sandy or rocky soils. It is native to Austria, Bulgaria, Czechia-Slovakia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Krym, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania and Ukraine.
About
Seseli pallasii is a member of the Apiaceae genus Seseli, producing compound umbels of small white or yellow flowers. Plants in this genus are herbaceous perennials that can develop a woody base and a conical taproot, with pinnate leaf blades. Flowering in the UK occurs from July to September, concentrating the display in mid to late summer.
About the genus
Seseli is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the family Apiaceae. They are sometimes woody at base with a conic taproot. Leaf blades are 1–3-pinnate or pinnately decompound.
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In the garden
Seseli pallasii sits within the Apiaceae genus Seseli, a group of around 140 related species. Members of the genus characteristically form compound umbels of small flowers and bear pinnate or decompound leaves. Petals across the genus are reported as white or yellow, and the fruit tends toward an ovoid to ellipsoid shape. Morphology points to a perennial plant that establishes a substantial central root: a conical taproot and a sometimes woody stem base mean the plant is likely to settle in one place rather than tolerate frequent lifting. Allow new plants time to become established before attempting to relocate them, and avoid disturbance of the main root. Winter dieback of the aerial stems is followed by return the next season from the crown or woody base. Where space allows, use Seseli pallasii where its mid‑to‑late‑summer umbels can be appreciated alongside other perennials that flower at different times. The flowering window — July to September — gives a clear seasonal role for the display. Expect the compound umbels to open gradually through that period, providing structural flowerheads in the border.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Seseli
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained, sandy or rocky
- Soil moisture
- dry to medium
Plant details
Seseli pallasii size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- herbaceous perennial
- Native to
- Austria, Bulgaria, Czechia-Slovakia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Krym, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Ukraine
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Seseli pallasii?
Seseli pallasii prefers full sun and partial shade.
What soil does Seseli pallasii need?
Seseli pallasii grows best in well-drained and sandy or rocky soil. Aim for soil that stays dry to medium.
