Black Lovage, Alexanders. An upright biennial with dark green leaves and clusters of greenish yellow flowers. Good in a coastal garden. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers April to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Smyrnium olusatrum
An upright biennial with dark green leaves and clusters of greenish yellow flowers. Good in a coastal garden.
Additional information
| Generic | Smyrnium |
|---|---|
| Species | olusatrum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Black Lovage, Alexanders |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Biennial |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Umbelliferae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Wild garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
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