Smyrnium perfoliatum
Smyrnium perfoliatum
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An old cottage garden plant that is rarely seen today. Euphorbia-like chartreuse flowers contrast perfectly with spring bulbs. Do not cut back until after seed release! This is a biennial plant that needs to reseed in order to maintain a constant supply in the garden. Don't worry, it never becomes aggressive.
Flower arrangers, take note, this is a perfect plant!
Zones: 5 to 8
Family: Apiaceae
Type: Biennial
Height: 24 to 30 in.
Spread: 10 to 12 in.
Exposure: Full Sun, part-shade
Soil Conditions: Average, humus rich, fertile, undemanding
Bloom Time: April to May
Bloom Color: green-yellow
Native Range: Eastern Mediterranean, Crimea, Middle East, naturalized in Denmark, Great Britain
Image Credits:
- Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
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