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Athamanta turbith
Also Known As
- Candy Carrot
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 5a-10a
Athamanta turbith plant details
Athamanta turbith is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Athamanta turbith
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: apiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Athamanta turbith
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
From the Carpathian Alps and Balkan Peninsula comes this rather unknown perennial member of the carrot family. To 2’ tall and 1’ wide, it forms a dense, rounded mound of bright green, feathery foliage. Good-sized white umbels are held above the foliage on long, branching stems in Summer producing lots of food for hungry butterflies. Provide good drainage for a happy plant.
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How to Grow Athamanta turbith
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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aka Todaroa montana, Canary Giant Mountain Carrot
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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