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false bishop's weed

Ammi majus

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Ammi
Family: Apiaceae
Common Names: bullwort, common bishop's weed, herb William

About this plant

Ammi majus is an upright annual with 2 to 3-pinnate leaves and compound umbels of small white flowers in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, provide support when seedlings reach 7-10cm (3-4in) high

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in situ in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wildflower MeadowGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years