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Prangos ferulacea (Ribbed cachrys)
1 hour care
per year
per year
2m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Prangos ferulacea
Other names
Cachrys ferulacea , Ribbed cachrys, Smyrnium laserpitioides, Laserpitium ferulaceum
Genus
Prangos Prangos
Species
P. ferulacea - P. ferulacea is a rounded to mound-forming, deciduous perennial with angled stems bearing broadly ovate, finely-divided, grey- to bright green leaves and sturdy, upright, branched stems bearing umbels of yellow flowers in late spring and early summer. Flowers are followed by ovoid, ridged, maroon-flushed, cream seed capsules.
Prangos ferulacea is: Deciduous
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Erect flower stem, Rounded
Flower
Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific pests
Seed beetle Seed beetle
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Remove faded or dead foliage.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Prangos ferulacea (Ribbed cachrys) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Mediterranean, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Protect with a thick dry mulch in winter. Usually goes dormant by mid- to late summer.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, 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
Prangos ferulacea
Other names
Cachrys ferulacea , Ribbed cachrys, Smyrnium laserpitioides, Laserpitium ferulaceum
Genus
Prangos Prangos
Species
P. ferulacea - P. ferulacea is a rounded to mound-forming, deciduous perennial with angled stems bearing broadly ovate, finely-divided, grey- to bright green leaves and sturdy, upright, branched stems bearing umbels of yellow flowers in late spring and early summer. Flowers are followed by ovoid, ridged, maroon-flushed, cream seed capsules.
Native to
Iran, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Erect flower stem, Rounded
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Remove faded or dead foliage.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Prangos ferulacea (Ribbed cachrys) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Mediterranean, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Protect with a thick dry mulch in winter. Usually goes dormant by mid- to late summer.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, 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 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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