Peucedanum verticillare

Germination

Sow indoors at any time. Sow into a cold frame in autumn. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Just cover seed with 2mm vermiculite or soil. Ideal temp. 18-22°C for 2-4 weeks then cold stratify. Move to -4-+4°C for 4-6 weeks, a fridge is ideal, then remove to warmth 5-12°C for germination. In a cold frame allow natural warmth/cold to offer ideal conditions for germination to occur in spring as the weather warms. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to individual pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.

Growing

Prefers a rich, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial sun. In the wild this plant will grow on riverbeds and the banks of streams.

Cultivation

The plant will die after flowering which will take 2-5 years. This plant will self-seed freely if seedheads are allowed to form.