This extremely fast-growing native wildflower features in a vast range of Chelsea gardens this year, including Sarah Eberle’s gold medal-winning On the Edge Garden. The variety pictured here is Anthriscus sylvestris ‘Ravenswing’ and can be found in The Boodles Garden, designed by Catherine MacDonald. Interestingly, it’s one of the space’s key plants, chosen for its dark, purple-toned stem, which add texture and depth.
Cow parsley produces lots of seed, so an individual plant can quickly multiply. Its flowers provide an early source of nectar for pollinators and beneficial insects, making it perfect for a wildlife-friendly garden.
This decorative cow parsely will thrivein well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. In autumn, cut down to near ground level and mulch well, say the RHS.
Comments are closed.