Marsh Hog's Fennel, Milk Parsley, Swedish Ginger
Peucedanumpalustre

<h1>Marsh Hog's Fennel, Milk Parsley, Swedish Ginger<br><i>Peucedanum</i><i>palustre</i></h1>

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                            <b>Family: Apiaceae</b>
                                    (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)<br>
                                                        <b>Genus: <i>Peucedanum</i></b>
                                    (pew-SED-an-um)<br>
                                        
                            <b>Species: <i>palustre</i></b>
                                    (pal-US-tree)<br>
                            
            
                        
                        
                        
            
                        
                        
                        
            
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                    <P><B>Category</B><BR>
                     
                        Perennials<BR>
                     
                        Ponds and Aquatics<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Water Requirements</B><BR>
                     
                        Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings<BR>
                     
                        Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Sun Exposure</B><BR>
                     
                        Sun to Partial Shade<BR>
                     
                        Light Shade<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Foliage</B><BR>
                     
                        Herbaceous<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Foliage Color</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Height</B><BR>
                     
                        24-36 in. (60-90 cm)<BR>
                     
                        36-48 in. (90-120 cm)<BR>
                     
                        4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Spacing</B><BR>
                     
                        15-18 in. (38-45 cm)<BR>
                     
                        18-24 in. (45-60 cm)<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Hardiness</B><BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)<BR>
                                     
                                             
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                    <P><B>Where to Grow</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Danger</B><BR>
                     
                        N/A<BR>
                                     
                                                                   
                    <P><B>Bloom Color</B><BR>
                     
                        White/Near White<BR>
                                     
                                                                   
                    <P><B>Bloom Characteristics</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Bloom Size</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Bloom Time</B><BR>
                     
                        Mid Summer<BR>
                                     
                                                                   
                    <P><B>Other details</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Soil pH requirements</B><BR>
                     
                        5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)<BR>
                     
                        5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)<BR>
                                     
                                                                   
                    <P><B>Patent Information</B><BR>
                     
                        Non-patented<BR>
                                     
                                                                   
                    <P><B>Propagation Methods</B><BR>
                     
                        By dividing the rootball<BR>
                     
                        By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)<BR>
                     
                        From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall<BR>
                                     
                                                                   
                    <P><B>Seed Collecting</B><BR>
                     
                        Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds<BR>
                     
                        Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible<BR>
                                                    
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