Selinum wallichianum
cow parsley
- Perennial
- 100-120 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Valuable foliage plant
- Valuable foliage plant
From the Himalayas comes this "Queen of the Umbellifers" and perhaps the most beautiful of all the cow parsleys. A stately & elegant perennial
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Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Characteristics
| Height | 100 - 120 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | August - October |
| Flower colour | White, Cream |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Fast, Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist |
| Soil | Pervious, Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal, High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Selinum wallichianum |
|---|---|
| Genus | Selinum |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Common names |
NL: karwijselie EN: cow parsley DE: Königin der Doldenblütler, Himalaya-Silge |
| Synonyms | Selinum tenuifolium, Cortia wallichiana |





