Polytaenia Species, Nuttall's Prairie Parsley, Prairie Parsnip, Wild Dill

Polytaenianuttallii

Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Polytaenia (pol-ee-TEE-nee-a)
Species
nuttallii (nut-AL-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Arlington, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | January 2016 | neutral

This species resembles and is easily confused with wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa), an invasive non-native weed.

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | April 2005 | positive

Prairie Parsley is a lovely plant that volunteered in my wildflower garden.
Other well known members of this family are, parsley, ...Read More

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