Oenanthe crocata
Hemlock water dropwort, Balder root, Ban dock, Dead tongue, Hemlock dropwort, Hemlock wort, Water hemlock, Water dropwort
Oenanthe Oenanthe
O. crocata - O. crocata is an erect, robust, moisture-loving, highly toxic, deciduous perennial with thick, sturdy, hollow stems bearing pinnate leaves divided into numerous triangular, toothed, grey-green leaflets and umbels of tiny, star-shaped, white flowers in summer.
Oenanthe crocata is: Deciduous
Erect
All parts are highly toxic and consuming even a small amount, particularly the root, will mostly likely be fatal. The roots have been mistaken for parsnips leading to a number of fatalities.
White in Summer
Pink, Cream, Mid-green in Spring; Pink, Mid-green, Cream in Summer; Pink, Mid-green, Cream in Autumn
Aphids , Slugs , Snails Aphids , Slugs , Snails
Deadhead regularly to prevent unwanted seedlings. Cut back in autumn. Wear protective gloves and coveralls and carefully dispose of cut material.
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Oenanthe crocata (Hemlock water dropwort) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Aquatic, Bog garden, Containers, Edging, Ground Cover, Hanging baskets, Waterside
Grow in moist or wet soil in full sun or partial shade. Grow with caution as this plant is highly toxic. Usually found growing alongside water.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Oenanthe crocata
Hemlock water dropwort, Balder root, Ban dock, Dead tongue, Hemlock dropwort, Hemlock wort, Water hemlock, Water dropwort
Oenanthe Oenanthe
O. crocata - O. crocata is an erect, robust, moisture-loving, highly toxic, deciduous perennial with thick, sturdy, hollow stems bearing pinnate leaves divided into numerous triangular, toothed, grey-green leaflets and umbels of tiny, star-shaped, white flowers in summer.
Deciduous
Erect
All parts are highly toxic and consuming even a small amount, particularly the root, will mostly likely be fatal. The roots have been mistaken for parsnips leading to a number of fatalities.
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White in Summer
Pink, Cream, Mid-green in Spring; Pink, Mid-green, Cream in Summer; Pink, Mid-green, Cream in Autumn
Deadhead regularly to prevent unwanted seedlings. Cut back in autumn. Wear protective gloves and coveralls and carefully dispose of cut material.
Seed
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Oenanthe crocata (Hemlock water dropwort) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Aquatic, Bog garden, Containers, Edging, Ground Cover, Hanging baskets, Waterside
Grow in moist or wet soil in full sun or partial shade. Grow with caution as this plant is highly toxic. Usually found growing alongside water.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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