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Molopospermum peloponnesiacum (Striped hemlock)
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1.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Molopospermum peloponnesiacum
Other names
Striped hemlock
Genus
Molopospermum Molopospermum
Species
M. peloponnesiacum - M. peloponnesiacum is a mid-sized herbaceous perennial. It has finely divided, glossy leaves and in summer, bears umbels of creamy-white flowers.
Molopospermum peloponnesiacum is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Cut back in autumn.
Propagation
Sow seed in an unheated greenhouse or in a cold frame in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Molopospermum peloponnesiacum (Striped hemlock) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Underplanting, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained or moist but well-drained, preferably neutral to acid soil. Best in partial shade but tolerates full sun. Tends to die back early in autumn.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
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
Molopospermum peloponnesiacum
Other names
Striped hemlock
Genus
Molopospermum Molopospermum
Species
M. peloponnesiacum - M. peloponnesiacum is a mid-sized herbaceous perennial. It has finely divided, glossy leaves and in summer, bears umbels of creamy-white flowers.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
General care
Pruning
Cut back in autumn.
Propagation
Sow seed in an unheated greenhouse or in a cold frame in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Molopospermum peloponnesiacum (Striped hemlock) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Underplanting, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained or moist but well-drained, preferably neutral to acid soil. Best in partial shade but tolerates full sun. Tends to die back early in autumn.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
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, Zone 5
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| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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