Plants > Perennials

hemlock water dropwort

Oenanthe crocata

Genus: Oenanthe
Family: Apiaceae
Common Names: balder root, ban dock, dead tongue, hemlock dropwort, hemlock wort, water hemlock

About this plant

Hemlock water dropwort is an extremely poisonous, perennialplant. It forms elongated root tubers and has erect, hollow, grooved stems. Leaves are pinnate and flowerheads of white umbels, 5-10cm across, are borne in July and August

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoam

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Care Guide

Not Currently Available

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

Cultivation

Hemlock water dropwort grows naturally in damp meadows and near ditches and ponds

Pruning

None required; for cutting down or removing plants, eye protection and gloves are advised

Propagation

It will propagate by seed

Pests

Trouble-free

Diseases

Trouble-free

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy