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Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing' (Purple 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 'Ravenswing'
Other names
Purple cow parsley, Cow parsley 'Ravenswing'
Genus
Anthriscus Anthriscus
Variety or Cultivar
'Ravenswing' _ 'Ravenswing' is an upright herbaceous perennial with attractive, deep purple, finely divided foliage. From late spring to mid-summer, it bears dainty umbels of small white flowers with pink bracts.
Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing' is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing' (Purple 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 'Ravenswing'
Other names
Purple cow parsley, Cow parsley 'Ravenswing'
Genus
Anthriscus Anthriscus
Variety or Cultivar
'Ravenswing' _ 'Ravenswing' is an upright herbaceous perennial with attractive, deep purple, finely divided foliage. From late spring to mid-summer, it bears dainty umbels of small white flowers with pink bracts.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Summer
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing' (Purple 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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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009
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