Tall perennial herb with strong celery flavour. One of the larger herbs — a single mature plant occupies a square metre.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 3–8 | −40 °C to −6.7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H7 | down to −20 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 3–8 | −34 °C to −1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–4 | −15 °C to 5 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Host plant for swallowtail butterfly caterpillars in temperate Europe
- Use sparingly — flavour is concentrated; a few leaves season a whole soup
- Always consult a qualified medical or herbal practitioner before medicinal use.
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