Description

This interesting accent plant goes by the common name of moon carrot. It is a pollinator magnet and, though not a native itself, is a host for the larvae of the eastern swallowtail butterfly. It has flat-topped clusters of white flowers.

This plant needs to be grown in a deeper media profile than most plants we provide, preferably a minimum of 6-8″.

Profile

• Botanical Name: Seseli gummiferum
• Family: Apiaceae
• Plant Type: Hardy Perennial
• Plant Usage: Accent
• Hardiness Zone: 5-9
• Foliage Color: Green
• Flower Color: White
• Bloom Time: Late Summer
• Winter Interest: Dormant
• Height: 24"
• Spread: 24"
• Light Requirement: Full Sun
• Origin: Crimea, South Aegean
• Self Sowing: Somewhat
• Shade Tolerant: No
• Substitutes: