Sweet Cicely
Myrrhis odorata
- Average Seeds per Packet
- 25
- Packet Price
- £2.49
- Information
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Hardy Naturalised Herbaceous Perennial, usually of Hedgerows, Verges, Open Woodland, and Moist, Grassy places; with large branched umbels of tiny white flowers in May to July, followed by large, dark seeds; above strongly aromatic foliage.
Height x Spread:
48 in (120 cm) x 24 in (60 cm)
Wildlife Value:
Very attractive to Bees, Beetles and Flies.
Other Interest:
Was widely used in herbal medicine to aid digestion. Cullinary: used in soups and stews, and as a low calorie sweetener.
