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Opopanax chironium
Also Known As
- Oplopanax chironium
- Bisabol Myrrh
- Sweet Myrrh
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 30"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Opopanax chironium plant details
Opopanax chironium is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Opopanax chironium
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: apiaceae, araliaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 30 IN tall
- Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: fragrant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Opopanax chironium
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Very glossy dark green leaves at the base and tall spikes of yellow flowers in umbels to about three feet high. The sap is collected from cut stems and dried to produce a resin that can be eaten or burned as incense. But we grow it for the very attractive foliage. Zone 6.
Garden photo gallery of Opopanax chironium
By: Magnus Manske
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How to Grow Opopanax chironium
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
- chartreuse
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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