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Herbaceous Perennial
Molopospermum peloponnesiacum
striped hemlock
A clump-forming perennial to 1.5m high, with strongly scented, slightly glossy, finely divided fern-like leaves. Small pale yellow flowers are borne in domed clusters on strong upright stems in late spring and early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows in almost any soil, in full sun or part shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Wildflower meadow
Pruning
Deadhead if seed is not required. Cut back spent foliage in autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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