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Garden Diary
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Myrrhis odorata
Sweet Cicely |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 1.371.050
Also known as Myrhh, this is grown in the garden both as an herb and flowering perennial. Foliage is bright green and almost fernlike in appearance, with a strong flavor and smell of sweet licorice. Large umbels of tiny white flowers appear in early summer, followed by shiny black seeds. Prune back hard after flowering to rejuvenate the leaves. Excellent for specimen effect in the June border. Seeds may be used to propagate, but must be sown immediately when fresh, in late summer.
Further details for
Myrrhis odorata
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun or
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
White
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Culinary
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Fragrant
Massed
Specimen
Waterside
Woodland
Height
90-120 cm
35-47 inches
Spread
75-90 cm
29-35 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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