- Botanical name: Selinum wallichianum
- Common name: Wallich milk parsley
- Family: Apiaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
White
Green
Commonly known as Wallich milk parsley, Selinum wallichianum is a native of the Himalayas where it grows on the open, sunny slopes found there.
In the UK it makes a fabulous border perennial bearing broad umbels of white flowers, held above delicate, fern-like foliage, from July and into autumn. As the flowers fade, they transform into beautiful seedheads that further extend the interest. A reliable and long-lived hardy perennial.
For best results, grow Selinum wallichianum in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Don’t be alarmed if the new foliage takes a while to emerge in spring it usually appears in late spring. Selinum wallichianum has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
How to grow Selinum wallichianum
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Plant size
1.2m height
90cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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A
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M
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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 Sow in October |
N
Do Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
| Plant | ||||||||||||
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| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does not flower in April |
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J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
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Do not Divide in January |
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M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
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J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
| Collect seeds | ||||||||||||
| Collect seeds |
J
Do not Collect seeds in January |
F
Do not Collect seeds in February |
M
Do not Collect seeds in March |
A
Do not Collect seeds in April |
M
Do not Collect seeds in May |
J
Do not Collect seeds in June |
J
Do not Collect seeds in July |
A
Do not Collect seeds in August |
S
Do not Collect seeds in September |
O
Do Collect seeds in October |
N
Do Collect seeds in November |
D
Do not Collect seeds in December |
Selinum wallichianum and wildlife
Selinum wallichianum is known for attracting beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Does not attract Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Selinum wallichianum poisonous?
Selinum wallichianum 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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