Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Cow parsley, Anthriscus sylvestris, is one of the most common native plants, typically found in ditches and meadows around Britain. Its flowers aren't particularly remarkable unless grown en mass, when they appear like white clouds hovering in contrast with clear blue spring skies. Its blooms have a strong, malty scent and are extremely attractive to pollinators.

Grow Anthriscus sylvestris in an informal border, cottage or wildlife garden, or as part of a meadow. It self-seeds readily.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyesyes
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyesyes

Anthriscus and wildlife

Anthriscus is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Anthriscus poisonous?

Anthriscus has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Anthriscus sylvestris
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