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Annual BiennialHerbaceous Perennial

Seseli libanotis

moon carrot

An upright, softly-hairy biennial or short-lived perennial to 1m tall, with deeply diseccted, dark green leaves. In summer, erect, branching stems bear flattened umbels of tiny, white flowers

Other common names
mountain spignel
Synonyms
Athamanta libanotis
Libanotis montana
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Apiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Evergreen
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
Europe Siberia Caucasia N. Iran

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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