Smyrnium perfoliatum

Genus: Smyrnium

Species: perfoliatum

Family Name: Apiaceae/Umbelliferae

Seed Catalogue No.: 1177B

English Name(s): Perfoliate Alexanders

Hardiness: Hardy

Lifecycle: Biennial, Perennial

Suitable for: Cut Flowers

Colour: Green

Flowers: May, June

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Soil Type: Chalk, Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Sow directly in autumn where nature will do the hard work. Spring sowings require a period of cold stratification to germinate. Germination can be slow. Sow 10mm deep into moist well-drained seed compost. Ideal temp. 18-22°C. for 2-4 weeks, move to -4-+4°C for 4-6 weeks, move to 5-12°C for germination. After germination seedling will die down to form a tuber in the first year. Should re-emerge the following spring.

Growing Instructions

Prefers a moisture retentive soil in full sun. Feed and water regularly until established.

Cultivation Instructions

Prune stems in late summer to 60-90cm height if desired. Will self-seed, deadhead to avoid self-seeding if desired.

When to Sow

• Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 47

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.