Bunium bulbocastanum
An upright, deciduous perennial with edible tubers, producing finely fivided green leaves and umbels of white flowers in summer on branching stems.
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- Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
- Family: Apiaceae
- Flower Colour : White, Cream
- Flower Season: Summer
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Habit : Columnar / Upright
- Hardiness : H4 (Hardy through most of the UK) -10 to -5C
- Moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Season of Interest : Summer
- Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Height & Width: 60cm x 30cm
Bunium bulbocastanum
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An upright, deciduous perennial with edible tubers, producing finely fivided green leaves and umbels of white flowers in summer on branching stems.
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