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Smyrnium perfoliatum
Yellow Alexanders
Type/Hardiness Herbaceous, Biennial, Hardy
Flowering period Late spring-summer
Height 24-36in/.60-90cm
Light preference Sun/part shade
Soil preference
Sowing time/depth On receipt!,
Resembling euphorbia or bupleurum - a very pretty woodland plant that can take two to three years to come to full maturity. More info coming later...
Sowing and/or growing instructions
Best sown direct in autumn, not only because a period of cold is needed tfor germination but because the roots are very brittle. Can also be sown 10mm deep in small pots or modules in Spring if subsequently transplanted with care. Keep at 18-23C/65-75F for 2-4 weeks, then chill in the fridge for 4-6 weeks before moving into slightly warmer conditions at 5-12/41-53F for a further 4-6 weeks, when germination should occur. Seedlings will die down in their first year, but a small tuber will have developed and growth will recommence the following spring.
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