Sweet Cicely ‘Myrrhis odorata’

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Pleasantly aromatic white umbellifer. Distinctive fruits 2 cm long and dark shiny brown. Myrrhis odorata, with common names cicely , sweet cicely, myrrh, garden myrrh, and sweet chervil, A tall perennial plant that can grow to 2 meters tall.

The plant is softly hairy and smells strongly of aniseed when crushed. Its leaves are sometimes used as a herb, either raw or cooked, with a rather strong taste reminiscent of anise. The roots and seeds also are edible. Additionally, it has a history of use as a medicinal herb.

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Additional information

Sun Preference

Shade

Soil Preference

Most Soils OK

Suitable for

Prefers shade.

Attracts

Offering both nectar and pollen this will attract an array of insect visitors.

Flowering season

May – June

Flowering colour

White

Eventual height

2m

Delivery

Plants – expected delivery within 7-10 days when in stock, Seeds – expected delivery within 4-7 days when in stock

Species Type

Perennial