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Myrrhis odorata

Myrrhis odorata
Sweet Cicely

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Planted last year. Very pretty!

NL, 10/10/2024

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More information

Value-for-money
Beautiful perennial plant with fern-like leaves that emit a strong anise fragrance.
Flower size
8 cm
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Myrrhis odorata is a perennial aromatic with large fern-like, highly decorative leaves. All parts of the plant emit a strong aniseed scent, which is why it is also known as Aniseed Chervil.

 

Myrrhis odorata has deciduous, highly divided, triangular, bright green leaves 30cm (12in) long and toothed. In June, it produces inflorescences that grow up to 50cm (20in) tall, with umbels of white star-shaped flowers, followed by 2cm (1in) long, shiny brown, wrinkled seeds with a refreshing aniseed flavour.

Sweet cicely thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in semi-shaded positions. Add compost when planting.

 

Harvest the leaves of sweet cicely as needed. They can be frozen. Consume them fresh and raw to flavour salads, vegetables, omelettes, and soups. The seeds are used to flavour desserts and liqueurs.

Its juice mixed with warm milk and honey, acts as an antispasmodic and treats coughs and bronchitis.

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Myrrhis odorata in pictures

Myrrhis odorata (Foliage) Foliage
Myrrhis odorata (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to June
Flower size 8 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Myrrhis

Species

odorata

Family

Apiaceae

Other common names

Sweet Cicely

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference96161

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Planting and care

Myrrhis odorata needs fertile, moist and well-drained soil in a semi-shaded location. It does not tolerate waterlogged soils in winter, so mix sand or gravel with the original soil when planting and add compost. Water regularly and mulch in summer to maintain moisture.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich and well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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