Alexanders
Smyrnium olusatrum
Also known as
Alisanders, horse parsley, black lovage, black pot-herb, stanmarch, Thanet celery, smyrnium
Smyrnium olusatrum 0003 by tato grasso (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H6
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1.5m | Max | 80cm |
50cm | Min | 30cm |
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
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Alexanders Overview
Smyrnium olusatrum is commonly known as Alexanders or Alisanders. It is a hardy biennial species in the carrot family, Apiaceae. Typically growing to around 1.2m, this plant produces yellow-green to white flowers and edible, lemony foliage. The seeds are also edible, they have a pleasant peppery taste.
How to propagate Alexanders
Seed
Special features of Alexanders
Attractive flowers
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Alexanders
Wildflower/meadow, culinary. Suitable for coastal conditions.
Edible
Leaves and seeds are edible.