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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym

Selinum wallichianum

Wallich milk parsley

A rare, clump-forming perennial with spreading, lacy, fern-like green foliage on stout, purple-flushed green stems. Large umbels of clusters of tiny white flowers, flushed with purple at the base, appear in summer and autumn. Seedheads provide winter interest

Synonyms
Cortia wallichiana
Selinum wallichianum subsp. tenifolium
see moreSelinum wallichianum
Selinum tenuifolium

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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn White Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Apiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

A genus of flowering perennials, native to the Himalayas, China and Myanmar, with feathery, divided green foliage and umbels of white flowers on tall stems

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Asia

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe; prick out into deep containers to avoid tap root damage. Propagate by division in early spring but take care as it resents disturbance

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Architectural
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Remove faded flowerheads and cut back dying foliage in autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions

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