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Anthriscus sylvestris (Cow parsley)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Anthriscus sylvestris
Other names
Cow parsley, Wild chervil, Queen Anne's lace
Genus
Anthriscus Anthriscus
Species
A. sylvestris - A. sylvestris is a clump-forming biennial or short-lived perennial with finely-divided, mid-green leaves and umbels of tiny, white flowers from mid-spring into summer.
Anthriscus sylvestris is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Anthriscus sylvestris (Cow parsley) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in light, free-draining soil in sun or light shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Anthriscus sylvestris
Other names
Cow parsley, Wild chervil, Queen Anne's lace
Genus
Anthriscus Anthriscus
Species
A. sylvestris - A. sylvestris is a clump-forming biennial or short-lived perennial with finely-divided, mid-green leaves and umbels of tiny, white flowers from mid-spring into summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Anthriscus sylvestris (Cow parsley) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in light, free-draining soil in sun or light shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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Anthriscus sylvestris (Cow parsley)
Anthriscus sylvestris (Cow parsley)
Anthriscus sylvestris
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this is spreading throughout my garden.how can i prevent this?
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