Datisca cannabina
Cretan hemp
a tall, clump-forming herbaceous perennial, to 2m or more in height, with upright stems clothed in bright green, ash-like leaves, and arching over at the tips where they produce long, hanging tassels of tiny greenish-white flowers in summer
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Datiscaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Datisca are large herbaceous perennials with long leaves divided into many leaflets, and ball- or tassel-shaped clusters of green flowers in summer; male and female on separate plants
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Asia Minor to India
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut stems down at the end of the season
Pests
Generally problem free
Diseases
Generally problem free
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