Seseli gummiferum
moon carrot
An upright biennial, forming in its first year a mound of finely dissected, silver-hairy, glaucous green leaves. In its second summer, thick, upright or arching stems to 80cm tall are produced; they bear at their tips large, domed umbels composed of numerous pink-flushed white flowers. Makes a good cut flower
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- 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
- Crimea, Turkey
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
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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