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Cicely, Sweet (Myrrhis odorata)

Name: Cicely, Sweet (Myrrhis odorata)
SKU: 569
Availability: InStock

Perennial

Culinary

Height: 4 feet
Aspect: Sunny or partial shade
Soil Type: Free Draining and deep
Uses: Culinary - reduces acidity of fruit
Care: Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh growth
Usually available: All year
Pot size supplied: Grown in a 10 cm (4 inch) pot
Hardiness: LEVEL 1 - see 'Description' tab below

Description:

Cicely, Sweet (Myrrhis odorata)

Cicely, Sweet – Myrrhis odorata

Cicely, Sweet – Myrrhis odorata is a hardy perennial with fern like lacy foliage. White flowers in umbels from Spring to early Summer. An early nectar plant so good for pollinators too.

It likes rich well drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded situation.

A culinary plant that can add flavour to many dishes. Use the leaves and boiled roots for an aniseed flavour in salads. The root can be used to make wine. The seeds, both ripe and unripe can also be eaten. Add leaves to stewed fruit to remove acidity.

£2.70 – £6.00

SKU: N/A Categories: Culinary, Perennial Tags: aniseed, beeplant, C, culinary, flowers, white

Product Description

This plant is grown in a 4″ (10cm) pot. It is ready to be placed (weather permitting) into it’s final position. You will receive an instruction label which gives you further cultural instructions.

Note: If the Plant is in season but not in stock it may be available in small quantities. please contact us for stock. Read more on availability here

This plant is LEVEL 1 – Fully hardy UK wide

These levels are determined by Norfolk Herbs and are to be used simply as a guide. Our levels go from 1 (fully hardy) to 6 (requires a heated environment over winter).

Additional information

Weight	0.5 kg
Height	3 – 5 Foot
Life Cycle	Perennial
Colour	Whites and Creams
Ideal for Bee & Butterfly	No
Medicinal	Medicinal
Planting Position	Full Sun, Semi-Shade
Herbs for Tea	No
Ideal for Tubs & Containers	No
Culinary Herbs	Desserts, Drinks
Scented	Aniseed
Herb Group	Other
A-Z	C
Width / Spread	2-3 feet
Pot Size	1.5 Litre potted plant, 10cm (pot width) plant