Melanoselinum decipiens
A tall, semi-evergreen perennial forming a rosette of glossy foliage on rigid stems, producing umbels of tiny pale pink flowers in late spring and early summer. It may take two or more years before the plant will flower, after which it will die but often self-seeds.
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- Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure: Sheltered
- Family: Apiaceae
- Flower Colour : Pink
- Flower Season: Spring, Summer
- Foliage: Semi-evergreen
- Habit : Bushy
- Hardiness : H3 (Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK) -5 to 1C
- Moisture: Moist but well-drained
- pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Season of Interest : Spring, Summer
- Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Height & Width: 250cm x 120cm
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A tall, semi-evergreen perennial forming a rosette of glossy foliage on rigid stems, producing umbels of tiny pale pink flowers in late spring and early summer. It may take two or more years before the plant will flower, after which it will die but often self-seeds.
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