Myrrhis odorata
An edible, aniseseed-scented herb which is also very attractive. The lacy, finely divided leaves are nearly fern-like, growing above a deep (edible) taproot. In May to June the white flowers are held on tall 120cm stems, in flat heads. The seed that follow can be either eaten or left on the plant to self-seed around the main plant.
Sweet cicely is mainly used to sweeten dishes, eg. sweeting tart fruit.
This plant likes most soil types in sun or partial shade. Due to its deep taproot, it is best grown in the ground and not in a pot
An edible, aniseseed-scented herb which is also very attractive. The lacy, finely divided leaves are nearly fern-like, growing above a deep (edible) taproot. In May to June the white flowers are held on tall 120cm stems, in flat heads. The seed that follow can be either eaten or left on the plant to self-seed around the main plant.
Sweet cicely is mainly used to sweeten dishes, eg. sweeting tart fruit.
This plant likes most soil types in sun or partial shade. Due to its deep taproot, it is best grown in the ground and not in a pot
An edible, aniseseed-scented herb which is also very attractive. The lacy, finely divided leaves are nearly fern-like, growing above a deep (edible) taproot. In May to June the white flowers are held on tall 120cm stems, in flat heads. The seed that follow can be either eaten or left on the plant to self-seed around the main plant.
Sweet cicely is mainly used to sweeten dishes, eg. sweeting tart fruit.
This plant likes most soil types in sun or partial shade. Due to its deep taproot, it is best grown in the ground and not in a pot