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Peucedanum verticillare (Hog fennel)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
2m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Peucedanum verticillare
Other names
Hog fennel, Giant dill, Angelica verticillaris, Giant milk parsley, Giant hog fennel
Genus
Peucedanum Peucedanum
Species
P. verticillare - P. verticillare is a vigorous, open biennial or short-lived perennial with a bushy clump of blue-green basal leaves, pink-flushed when emerging in spring, and stout, erect, reddish-purple stems bearing flattened umbels of yellow to yellow-green flowers from midsummer to early autumn.
Peucedanum verticillare is: Deciduous
Habit
Open stems, Upright
Toxicity
Toxic if ingested.
Flower
Yellow-green, Pale-yellow in Summer; Yellow-green, Pale-yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Blue-green, Flushed pink in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Slugs , Snails Aphids , Slugs , Snails
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Tends to die after seed production. However, the seeds germinate easily and plenty of seedlings will grow around the original plant. Cut back after seeds fall.
Propagation
The plants usually die after flowering and producing seeds. However, the seeds germinate easily and plenty of seedlings will grow around the original plant.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Peucedanum verticillare (Hog fennel) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Low Maintenance, Wildflower
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Will tolerate light shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
This plant can hold its own against big bold plants such as Hosta and Acanthus.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Peucedanum verticillare
Other names
Hog fennel, Giant dill, Angelica verticillaris, Giant milk parsley, Giant hog fennel
Genus
Peucedanum Peucedanum
Species
P. verticillare - P. verticillare is a vigorous, open biennial or short-lived perennial with a bushy clump of blue-green basal leaves, pink-flushed when emerging in spring, and stout, erect, reddish-purple stems bearing flattened umbels of yellow to yellow-green flowers from midsummer to early autumn.
Native to
Italy, Southeastern Europe
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Open stems, Upright
Toxicity
Toxic if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green, Pale-yellow in Summer; Yellow-green, Pale-yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Blue-green, Flushed pink in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Tends to die after seed production. However, the seeds germinate easily and plenty of seedlings will grow around the original plant. Cut back after seeds fall.
Propagation
The plants usually die after flowering and producing seeds. However, the seeds germinate easily and plenty of seedlings will grow around the original plant.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Peucedanum verticillare (Hog fennel) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Low Maintenance, Wildflower
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Will tolerate light shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, 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
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COMPANION PLANTS
This plant can hold its own against big bold plants such as Hosta and Acanthus.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
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