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Sweet Cicely

Sweet Cicely

Myrrhis odorata

perennial part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 5aZone 8b

Sweet Cicely is a fragrant woodland perennial with delicate white flowers and fern-like foliage that smells of anise. All parts are edible and the plant self-seeds readily, making it a low-maintenance addition to shade gardens.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–3′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 5aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

Southern Europe

Function & Care

ediblemedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

leafseedrootshoot

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
seed, division