Seseli elatum subsp. osseum
An upright, monocarpic (meaning it will generally flower once then die) umbellifer to around 80cm, with aromatic, soft, ferny blue-grey foliage. In summer, upright, branching stems bear flattened umbels of tiny, lacy white flowers which can be used in flower arrangements. An ideal choice for a sunny gravel garden
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Blue Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Blue Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
A genus with between 125 and 140 species of herbaceous perennial plants which may be woody at the base and have a cone-shaped tap root. Plants have intricate, stiff grey-green foliage on upright stems, topped with dense white umbels
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E & C Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed. Self seeds freely
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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