Myrrhis odorata, commonly known as sweet cicely, sweet chervil or myrrh, is an herbaceous perennial that is native to grassy banks and woodland areas of central Europe. It has widely naturalized in Europe over time. Myrrhis odorata is a tall herbaceous perennial plant growing to 2 m [6 ft 6 in] tall, depending on circumstances. The leaves are fern-like, 2-4-pinnate, finely divided, feathery, up to 50 cm long, with whitish patches near the rachis. The plant is softly hairy and smells strongly of aniseed when crushed.
Myrrhis Odorata Care
Myrrhis Odorata
Other names: Sweet Chervil, Myrrh
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Part sun and part shade
temperature
18°C - 30°C
hardiness zone
3a - 9
difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water deeply and regularly.
Pruning
Cut down the exhausted flower stems to encourage more young growth.
Sunlight
It enjoys full sun or light shade.
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Soil
Perform well in most types of soil.
Temperature
Myrrhis odorata is a perennial growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). the plant heat zone map is based on the number of "heat days" experienced in a given area where the temperature climbs to over 86 degrees f (30°c). at this temperature, many plants begin to suffer physiological damage.
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