Athamanta montana

Also Known As

Todaroa montana
Canary Giant Mountain Carrot

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

9a-11

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Athamanta montana plant details

Athamanta montana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Athamanta montana

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Athamanta montana

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the Canary Islands comes this exceptionally rare, traffic-stopping perennial member of the carrot family. Decorative 20”x20” rich green ferny foliage in its first year gives way to dramatic flowering in year 2, when the 6’ tall, hunky, well-branched stalk erupts in March-April. Loaded for several months with 4”, spherical, chartreuse umbels, it’s a paradise for all manner of pollinators! TOUGH and DROUGHT TOLERANT, it’s a conversation piece in any garden. Showiest in rich, well-drained soil. Deciduous.