Photo by Summersweet Gardens at Perennial Pleasures
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Sium sisarum
Also Known As
- Crummock
- Skirret
Plant type
perennial, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 24"-36"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 3a-8b
Sium sisarum plant details
Sium sisarum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sium sisarum
- Plant type: perennial fruit / vegetable
- Plant family: apiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: edible
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sium sisarum
- USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Skirret is a perennial vegetable with a historic pedigree, as it was known to appear at the tables of the ancient Romans. Related to carrots, the root is the edible portion, and it creates bunches of skinny white roots. It is a strong grower, living for years, and will grow in sun or partial shade. For best results, plant them in loose well-composted soil. An added benefit is that the flowers are very attractive to bees and assorted pollinators.
Garden photo gallery of Sium sisarum
By: Summersweet Gardens at Perennial Pleasures
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How to Grow Sium sisarum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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