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cow parsley

Anthriscus sylvestris

Genus: Anthriscus
Family: Apiaceae
Common Names: cow weed, deil's meal, keck, mock chervil, orchard weed, Queen Anne's lace, wild caraway, wild chervil, wild parsley

About this plant

A common British wild plant, flowering on hedge banks and roadsides in late spring and early summer with frothy white umbels composed of numerous small flowers

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grown in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is biennial or short-lived perennial

Pruning

Deadhead to prevent prolific self-seeding

Propagation

Propagate by seed. Sow seeds in a cold frame in autumn or spring

Pests

Slugs, snails and caterpillars can damage young growth

Diseases

Powdery mildew may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesWildflower Meadow

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years