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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.
| 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 |
