| Sweet cicely | |
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| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (Unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (Unranked): | Eudicots |
| (Unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Myrrhis |
| Species: | Myrrhis odorata |
| Synonyms | |
| Anise fern |
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| Plant Data | |
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| Mature height: | 90cm (3ft) |
| Mature spread: | 90cm (3ft) |
| Soil type: | Loam |
| Ideal pH range: | 5.5 to 6.5 |
| Sow depth: | ½cm (¼in) |
| Sow spacing: | 45cm (18in) |
| Growing plant spacing: | 60cm (2ft) |
| References: | [1][2][3][4] |
Cicely or Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is a plant belonging to the family Apiaceae, native to Central Europe; it is the sole species in the genus Myrrhis. It is a tall herbaceous perennial plant, growing to 2 m tall. The leaves are finely divided, feathery, up to 50cm (20in) long.
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Growing[]
Location[]
Sweet cicely grows better in partial shade than a sunny spot.[6] Sweet cicely spreads by scattering its seeds. Be aware that it can be extremely invasive. Find a place to plant it that it can be somewhat alone.[1]
Soil[]
Make certain that the soil has been adequately turned. Add fertilizer and humus to the soil.[1]
Sowing[]
Scatter the seeds as a surface planting and mix with a time released fertilizer. Sweet cicely likes the light for germination, but usually requires a few months of cold and a good frost first.[1]
Transplanting[]
Transplant the sweet cicely to 2 feet apart in the spring.[1]
Aftercare[]
Keep it moist throughout the growing season.[1]
Harvesting[]
Harvest anytime for use. Oils are at their most concentrated when plants are budding.[2]
Troubles[]
- Full troubles list: Apiaceae troubles
Sweet cicely is usually pest and disease free.[7]
References[]
- ↑ a b c d e f How to Grow Sweet Cicely. eHow, Inc. Retrieved: 2010-09-11.
- ↑ a b c Brown, E. (2007). Growing: Sweet Cicely. ThriftyFun.com. Retrieved: 2010-09-11.
- ↑ Sweet Cicely Herb. GreenChronicle.com. Retrieved: 2010-09-11.
- ↑ a b Cicely. Herbs2000.com. Retrieved: 2010-09-11.
- ↑ Myrrhis odorata. PFAF.org. Retrieved: 2010-09-11.
- ↑ Hyde, B. Growing and Using Sweet Cicely. MOAB Group LLC, Seeds of Knowledge, Old Fashioned Living. Retrieved: 2010-09-11.
- ↑ Sweet Cicely. Growing-Herbs-At-Home.com. Retrieved: 2010-09-11.
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