Dorema ammoniacum
Ammoniacum, Gum ammoniacum, Prionoscadium thapsioides, Ammoniakum, Gummi-resina
Dorema Dorema
D. ammoniacum - D. ammoniacum is a clump-forming perennial with pinnate leaves divided into broadly lance-shaped, mid-green leaves and umbels of tiny, bright yellow to yellow-green flowers in early summer.
Dorema ammoniacum is: Deciduous
Foliage is aromatic (aniseed).
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Yellow-green in Summer
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Generally pest free.
Aphids Aphids
Generally disease free.
Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn. Alternatively sow under glass at 15C in spring.
Seed
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Dorema ammoniacum (Ammoniacum) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Mediterranean, Wildlife
Grow in poor, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in sun. Monocarpic, so dies after flowering. Exudes a medicinal gum or resin from insect-damaged stems, historically used to treat various chest complaints.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Dorema ammoniacum
Ammoniacum, Gum ammoniacum, Prionoscadium thapsioides, Ammoniakum, Gummi-resina
Dorema Dorema
D. ammoniacum - D. ammoniacum is a clump-forming perennial with pinnate leaves divided into broadly lance-shaped, mid-green leaves and umbels of tiny, bright yellow to yellow-green flowers in early summer.
Middle East
Deciduous
Foliage is aromatic (aniseed).
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Yellow-green in Summer
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn. Alternatively sow under glass at 15C in spring.
Seed
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Dorema ammoniacum (Ammoniacum) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Mediterranean, Wildlife
Grow in poor, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in sun. Monocarpic, so dies after flowering. Exudes a medicinal gum or resin from insect-damaged stems, historically used to treat various chest complaints.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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