Seseli gummiferum

RHS Plant Profile
moon carrot
Annual Biennial

An upright biennial, forming in its first year a mound of finely dissected, silver-hairy, glaucous green leaves. In its second summer, thick, upright or arching stems to 80cm tall are produced; they bear at their tips large, domed umbels composed of numerous pink-flushed white flowers. Makes a good cut flower

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Apiaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
Genus
A genus with between 125 and 140 species of herbaceous perennial plants which may be woody at the base and have a cone-shaped tap root. Plants have intricate, stiff grey-green foliage on upright stems, topped with dense white umbels
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Crimea, Turkey

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free