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Myrrhisodorata

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Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Myrrhis (MIR-iss)
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Species
odorata (oh-dor-AY-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Stamford, Connecticut

Cumberland, Maryland

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Wales, Massachusetts

Weston, Massachusetts

Ishpeming, Michigan

Belton, Missouri

Niagara Falls, New York

Massillon, Ohio

Milford, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania(2 reports)

Austin, Texas

Leesburg, Virginia

Bellingham, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Spokane, Washington

Stanwood, Washington

Dousman, Wisconsin

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CharlysGardenPl
Ferndale, WA (Zone 8a) | May 2015 | negative

Profusely self seeds, vigorous grower can smother desired plants.

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coriaceous
ROSLINDALE, MA | December 2014 | positive

Traditionally used as an herb both fresh and in cooking. Tastes of anise/fennel/licorice. Also once used medicinally.

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LazLo
Austin, TX (Zone 8b) | December 2014 | positive

Sweet fragrant leaves. Direct sow in fall or cold stratify 2-4 months.

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bonehead
Cedarhome, WA (Zone 8b) | November 2009 | positive

Lacey ferny fragrant foliage. Dainty white flower clusters. Nibble on the young seed pods for a crunchy burst of licorice flavor. I ha...Read More

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ccwales
Wales, MA (Zone 6a) | June 2005 | positive

Wonderful fragrance, self-sows readily, and is beautiful in the garden. You can smell the wonderful aroma as soon as you get within a co...Read More

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lupinelover
Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

A couple of volunteers in my garden prompted me to search for its identity. One of them grew to more than 6' high. The foliage is outst...Read More

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