Myrrhis
Myrrhis odorata sweet cicely
odorata is an erect, aniseed-scented perennial with bright green, 2- to 3-pinnate leaves and white flowers in umbels, followed by spindle-shaped fruits
Myrrhis is an aromatic herbaceous perennial with fern-like leaves and umbels of small white flowers in early summer, followed by aniseed-scented fruits
Classification
Common Names: Myrrhis odorata sweet cicely
Family: Apiaceae
Variety: odorata
Image2557.jpg Example Anise |
Propagation Notes
Plant Type: Perennial
Propagation: Seed
Hardiness: Hardy H5-H1 (<-10)
Flowering Season: Summer to autumn
Partial shade South–facing or West–facing or East–facing Sheltered Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in dappled shade. When used as a culinary herb remove flower stalks as they develop to improve the quality of the leaves Propagate by seed or by division in spring or autumn
2024-03-16: Sow in pods indoors.
2024-01-25: Seed from RHS seedbank