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    Myrrhis odorata

    Also Known As

    • Sweet Cicely

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 30"-36"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

    Myrrhis odorata plant details

    Myrrhis odorata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Myrrhis odorata

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: apiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 30 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Myrrhis odorata

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Fragrant herbaceous perennial with bright green, ferny foliage on stems to 3’ forming clumps 18-24” wide. In early summer, plants are topped with large creamy white umbels that are quite showy. Nice along pathways where plants can be brushed by walkers to release the sweet anise perfume. We prune ours back hard after bloom for a fresh new crop of foliage. Deer resistant, most soils, sun to part shade and regular moisture. Does not like heat or drought. USDA Z4

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Myrrhis odorata plant

    How to Grow Myrrhis odorata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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