
Peucedanum ostruthium syn. Imperatoria ostruthium
Masterwort
Peucedanum ostruthium is a perennial growing to 1.2 m. It is hardy and is not frost tender. It is in flower from early to mid-summer. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.The plant is self-fertile. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Contributed by @tiggrx
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Masterwort
Latin name
Peucedanum ostruthium syn. Imperatoria ostruthium
type
Herbaceous Perennials
family
Apiaceae
ph
5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
Peucedanum ostruthium syn. Imperatoria ostruthium
Peucedanum ostruthium is a perennial growing to 1.2 m. It is hardy and is not frost tender. It is in flower from early to mid-summer. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.The plant is self-fertile. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
This is an easy to grow plant which will tolerate almost any type of soil. Best planted at the back of a border or even in a border of its own. Plant in full sun or light shade in a moist but well drained site.