Selinum wallichianum

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Wallich milk parsleyPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Apiaceae

Height: 1.2mSpread: 90cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Commonly known as Wallich milk parsley, Selinum wallichianum is a native of the Himalayas where it grows on the open, sunny slopes found there.

In the UK it makes a fabulous border perennial bearing broad umbels of white flowers, held above delicate, fern-like foliage, from July and into autumn. As the flowers fade, they transform into beautiful seedheads that further extend the interest. A reliable and long-lived hardy perennial.

For best results, grow Selinum wallichianum in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Don't be alarmed if the new foliage takes a while to emerge in spring it usually appears in late spring. Selinum wallichianum has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSowyes**yesPlantyesyesyesyesyesFlowersyesyesyesDivideyes**yesCollect Seedsyes**yes

Selinum ‘wallichianum’ and wildlife

Selinum ‘wallichianum’ is known for attracting beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is not known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Selinum ‘wallichianum’ poisonous?

Selinum ‘wallichianum’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People