Sweet cicely seeds
€2.95
Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is offered here as a seed packet of approximately 15 seeds (0.65g). A hardy perennial herb native to central and northern Europe and long naturalised in Ireland, it grows 60–120cm tall with delicate, fern-like foliage and umbels of white, honey-scented flowers in late spring. Its whole plant carries a soft aniseed aroma, and the leaves, seeds and roots have been used in traditional Irish and European cookery for centuries as a natural sweetener. It thrives in moist, fertile soil in sun or part shade, self-seeding modestly in woodland gardens and herb borders. One of the first herbs to appear in spring, it suits permaculture plantings and Irish and UK cottage gardens alike.
Quantity
Only 4 left in stock
Sowing Instructions
Seed is large and needs cold to break dormancy. Sow outdoors in autumn or early winter where plants are to grow, or pot and leave outside over winter, or refrigerate 4–6 weeks before spring sowing. Cover lightly, 1–2cm deep, and keep moist; germination is slow and irregular. Thin seedlings to 40–50cm spacing. Leaves resemble poisonous hemlock in the wild, so identify plants carefully before use. Store seed cool and dry until sowing.
