Anthriscus sylvestris - Cultivation Notes
The native cow parsley is all to often seen as a weed but if allowed to grow among areas of longer grass it can provide a profusion of spring blossom as well as a valuable habitat and food source for wildlife. It can be cut back in summer once it has set seed and will grow in the toughest of spots.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Anthriscus sylvestris:
- Attracts wildlife to feed or nest
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Tolerates permanently wet soil
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
- Suitable for hedging or topiary
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
- Suitable for planting in full shade
Weaknesses of Anthriscus sylvestris
- Invasive top growth
- Does not produce showy attractive flowers
Design & Plant Use for Anthriscus sylvestris:
- Winter/early spring flowering herbaceous plant for early colour and extended seasonal interest
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