Cenolophium denudatum
Baltic parsley
A fast-growing, semi-evergreen, clump-forming umbellifer, the stock thickened with the fibrous remains of previous stem growth. Growing 60-150cm tall, the sometimes purple flowering stems rise from abundant very finely-divided dark green leaves, and bear many flat umbels of greenish-white flowers in summer and autumn. Attractive to insects
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | White | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Cenolophium are deciduous perennials with finely divided, triangular leaves and domed, compound umbels of many small white flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe, Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moist, but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Can also be propagated by root cuttings in mid-winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Wildlife gardens
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required. Cut back foliage at the end of the season
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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