- Botanical name: Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing'
- Family: Apiaceae
- Plant Type: Herb, Perennial
White
Purple
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
Anthriscus sylvestris ‘Ravenswing’ is a pretty form of common cow parsley, bearing clusters of tiny, cream-white flowers in contrast with lacy, dark purple foliage. It’s perfect for growing in a large informal border or cottage garden scheme, and is perfect for using in meadows among ornamental grasses. It makes a dramatic cut flower.
Grow Anthriscus sylvestris ‘Ravenswing’ in well-drained soil in full sun. It self-seeds readily.
How to grow Anthriscus 'Ravenswing'
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Plant size
100cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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J
Do not Sow in January |
F
Do not Sow in February |
M
Do Sow in March |
A
Do Sow in April |
M
Do not Sow in May |
J
Do not Sow in June |
J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do not Sow in September |
O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
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F
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M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
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N
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D
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Anthriscus 'Ravenswing' and wildlife
Anthriscus 'Ravenswing' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Anthriscus 'Ravenswing' poisonous?
Anthriscus 'Ravenswing' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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