Seseli montanum
mountain saw-wort
An upright herbaceous perennial to 70cm tall, with very finely divided, dark green leaves. In summer, thick, branching stems produce umbels of white flowers, which open from pink buds
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted
- 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
- SE Europe & NW Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in 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
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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