Sweet Cicely Herb 12cm

Myrrhis odorata

Please note that this plant will be in the process of dying back for winter, but will reshoot in the spring.

Height/spread: 60-90cm

Flowers: White flowers followed by attractive seedheads in late summer

Sun/shade: Prefers partial shade

Maintenance: this herbaceous perennial dies back in the winter, but appears again in the spring. Can be grown in a pot or in the ground but does not like drying out.

Soil:  Moist, rich soil that will not dry out.

Uses:  An aromatic plant the leaves can be used fresh in puddings, it has a sweet aniseed flavour. Seeds can be used in cooked fruit dishes and salads. The root can be cooked as a vegetable.

‘Please note this plant is herbaceous. It will die back in the winter months to reshoot in the spring’