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Marsh Hog's Fennel, Milk Parsley, Swedish Ginger

Peucedanumpalustre

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Family

Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Peucedanum (pew-SED-an-um)

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Species

palustre (pal-US-tree)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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(Zone 6b) | September 2009 | positive

Peucedanum palustre grow good in moist or wet soli in half shade or light sun. Plant was formerly cultivated for edible spice roots. The ...Read Moreroots have taste similar to ginger.

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