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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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.

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Anthriscus ‘Ravenswing’ and wildlife

Anthriscus ‘Ravenswing’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Anthriscus ‘Ravenswing’ poisonous?

Anthriscus ‘Ravenswing’ 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
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