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Sweet Cicely / Garden Myrrh

Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is a European perennial carrot family plant that produces fern-like licorice-fennel flavored foliage. Leaves are edible and make a really wonderful tea. Also known as Garden Myrrh or Sweet Chervil.

Seeds have a long germination period and require cold stratification. Expect six weeks for germination and approximately 120 days and beyond for harvestable foliage. Mature plants can be propagated by root divisions.

Size: Packet: 20 seeds (0.8 gram)

Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is a European perennial carrot family plant that produces fern-like licorice-fennel flavored foliage. Leaves are edible and make a really wonderful tea. Also known as Garden Myrrh or Sweet Chervil.

Seeds have a long germination period and require cold stratification. Expect six weeks for germination and approximately 120 days and beyond for harvestable foliage. Mature plants can be propagated by root divisions.

Common Name:
Sweet Cicely
Scientific Name:
Myrrhis odorata
Description:
Perennial carrot family plant with strongly flavored licorice-anise foliage. Also called Garden Myrrh.
Plant Lifespan:
Perennial
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 3a (-40 to -35)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)/Part Shade
Seed In:
Early Winter (Dec 21 - Jan 20), Mid Winter (Jan 21 - Feb 20), Late Winter (Feb 21 - Mar 20), Early Spring (Mar 21 - Apr 20), Late Summer (Aug 21 - Sep 21), Early Fall (Sep 22 - Oct 21), Mid Fall (Oct 22 - Nov 21), and Late Fall (Nov 22 - Dec 20)
Seeding Depth:
1/2 in.
Days to Sprout:
6-8 weeks
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
4-6 Week Cold Stratification Period + 65-75F
Plant Spacing:
18-24 in.
Plant Height:
2 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
120

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