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Seseli libanotis (Moon carrot)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Seseli libanotis
Other names
Moon carrot
Genus
Seseli Seseli
Species
S. libanotis - S. libanotis is a biennial or short-lived perennial with finely divided, dark green leaves and erect stems bearing umbels of tiny, white flowers in summer.
Seseli libanotis is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Upright
Toxicity
Contact with sap may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction. Historically used in herbal medicine, and used to create some modern medicines, prolonged use may lead to health problems. Avoid use during pregnancy & lactation, and whilst taking blood thi
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prevent self-seeding.
Propagation
Sow seed in situ in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Seseli libanotis (Moon carrot) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.4m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Wildflower
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil in sun but tolerates a wide range of conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
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), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Seseli libanotis
Other names
Moon carrot
Genus
Seseli Seseli
Species
S. libanotis - S. libanotis is a biennial or short-lived perennial with finely divided, dark green leaves and erect stems bearing umbels of tiny, white flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Upright
Toxicity
Contact with sap may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction. Historically used in herbal medicine, and used to create some modern medicines, prolonged use may lead to health problems. Avoid use during pregnancy & lactation, and whilst taking blood thi
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prevent self-seeding.
Propagation
Sow seed in situ in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Seseli libanotis (Moon carrot) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.4m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Wildflower
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil in sun but tolerates a wide range of conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
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), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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