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Myrrhis odorata (Sweet cicely)

Myrrhis odorata Photo/Illustration: Michelle Gervais

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Myrrhis odorata MEER-iss oh-dor-AY-tah Common Name: Sweet cicely Genus: Myrrhis
This elegant fern-like herb has a mounding form and anise-flavored bright-green leaves. In late spring, it bears compound umbels of star-shaped white flowers, followed by shiny, ridged brown seeds.
 Care: Shade tolerant. Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Self-seeds freely. Remove emerging flowering stalks to improve the flavor and quality of the leaves.
 Propagation: Sow seed in situ or in containers. Divide in spring or autumn.
 Problems: Infrequent.
Height 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Light Part Shade Only
Moisture Medium Moisture
Characteristics Fragrant Foliage; Self Seeds; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Spring
Flower Color White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers
Style Herb Garden, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type Perennials

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