Myrrhis odorata
Sweet Cicely
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Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) - Description
Cicely /ˈsɪsəli/ or Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is a plant belonging to the family Apiaceae, native to Central Europe; it is the sole species in the genus Myrrhis. It is a tall herbaceous perennial plant, depending on circumstances growing to 2 m [6 ft 6 in] tall. The leaves are finely divided, feathery, up to 50 cm long. The flowers are white, about 2–4 mm across, produced in large umbels. The seeds are slender, 15–25 mm long and 3–4 mm broad.
Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) - Blooming
Blooms small, star-shaped white flowers in early summer, followed by beaked shiny brown fruit.
Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) - Growth
Aromatic, herbaceous perennial. Grows best in partial shade. Works well in a mixed border or herb garden. Cultivated for its fern-like foliage. The leaves are used as herbs, and have an anise-type flavor.
Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) - Planting
When ripe, sow seeds in containers or directly into the ground. Conduct division in spring or fall. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.
Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) - Pest
Uncommon.
Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) - Interesting facts
There is only one known species of Myrrhis, M. odorata.
Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) - Soil and irrigation
Grows best in well-draining, medium fertile, moist soil.
