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Dorema ammoniacum (Ammoniacum)
1 hour care
per year
per year
2m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Dorema ammoniacum
Other names
Ammoniacum, Gum ammoniacum, Prionoscadium thapsioides, Ammoniakum, Gummi-resina
Genus
Dorema Dorema
Species
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
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic (aniseed).
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Yellow-green in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn. Alternatively sow under glass at 15C in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Dorema ammoniacum (Ammoniacum) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Mediterranean, Wildlife
Cultivation
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Dorema ammoniacum
Other names
Ammoniacum, Gum ammoniacum, Prionoscadium thapsioides, Ammoniakum, Gummi-resina
Genus
Dorema Dorema
Species
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.
Native to
Middle East
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic (aniseed).
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn. Alternatively sow under glass at 15C in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Dorema ammoniacum (Ammoniacum) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Mediterranean, Wildlife
Cultivation
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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