Peucedanum verticillare (Hog fennel)
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1m max. spread |
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2m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Peucedanum verticillare
Other names: Hog fennel, Giant dill, Angelica verticillaris
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Genus: Peucedanum
Species: P. verticillare - P. verticillare is a robust, open, biennial or short-lived perennial with a bushy clump of blue-green basal leaves, pink-flushed when emerging in spring, and flattened umbels of pale yellow flowers on stout, erect, red stems from midsummer to early autumn.
Peucedanum verticillare is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-yellow, Yellow-green in Summer; Yellow-green, Pale-yellow in Autumn
Foliage: Blue-green, Flushed pink in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
Stem: Red in Summer; Red in Autumn
Habit: Open stems, Upright
Toxicity: Toxic if ingested.
Companion planting: This plant can hold its own against big bold plants such as Hosta and Acanthus.
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Specific pests: Aphids , Slugs , Snails
Specific diseases: Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning: The plants usually die after flowering and producing seeds. However, the seeds germinate easily and plenty of seedlings will grow around the original plant. Cut back after seeds fall if you want to try to get a repeat show next year.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation: The plants usually die after flowering and producing seeds. However, the seeds germinate easily and plenty of seedlings will grow around the original plant.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Peucedanum verticillare (Hog fennel) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Low Maintenance, Wildflower
Cultivation: Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Will tolerate light shade.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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