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 wallichianaSelinum wallichianum subsp. tenifolium
see moreSelinum wallichianum
Selinum tenuifolium
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| 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
H6Botanical 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
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions
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