Hemlock
Conium maculatum
Also known as
Poison Hemlock, Carrot-Fern, Deadly Hemlock, Fool's-Parsley, Poison Parsley, Spotted-Hemlock, Spotted-Parsley, Winter fern, Californica fern, Nebraska fern
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Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H7-H4
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2.5m | Max | 1.5m |
1.5m | Min | 1m |
2 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
Hemlock Overview
Also known as Hemlock or Poison Hemlock, this weed is highly poisonous and has leaves that look like carrot leaves. It can grow in a variety of areas and environments but is usually found in poorly draining soils or near streams, ditches, rivers etc.
How to harvest Hemlock
Not usually harvested
How to propagate Hemlock
Seed
Scatter seed on moist compost or soil.
Special features of Hemlock
Attracts bees
Drought resistant
Other uses of Hemlock
Wildflower/meadow, poisonous- once medicinal. Attracts butterflies. Whole plant is poisonous if eaten.