Sanicula europaea
sanicle
A native perennial plant that grows to 60cm tall, with glossy, coarsely-toothed, dark green leaves with wedge-shaped lobes, and pinkish or greenish-white flowers in tight spherical umbels from late spring to summer, followed by bristly fruits
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Green White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Green White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Green Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Sanicula are a genus of woodland perennial herbs growing to around 60cm high. The lobed leaves are green and glossy and small pinkish flowers appear from tight umbels, followed by bristly fruits that stick to animal fur or clothing, which are distributed freely this way.
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil, best in dappled shade but sun tolerant; ideal for woodland groundcover
Propagation
Propagate by seed in autumn or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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