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Myrrhis odorata

Myrrhis odorata

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Sweet cicelyPerennialFamily: Apiaceae

Height: 2mSpread: 1.5m
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife
Scented flowers

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, west facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Sweet cicely, Myrrhis odorata, is an old cottage garden perennial, traditionally grown near the kitchen door, where its prettily divided fern-like leaves were at hand for sweetening tart fruit. It's an airy and graceful plant, yet is able to shrug off cold weather and starts into growth at the end of winter. The flowers open early in the year too, and are some of the first available for pollinators.

Grow Myrrhis odorata in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Cut down the exhausted flower stems to encourage more young growth. Propagate by seed in autumn or spring.

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Myrrhis ‘Odorata’ and wildlife

Myrrhis ‘Odorata’ is known for attracting beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is not 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 Myrrhis ‘Odorata’ poisonous?

Myrrhis ‘Odorata’ 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