Sun Perennial - Anthriscus x sylvestris Ravenswing

Attractive, dark purple-brown foliage and stems are followed in late spring to summer with lacy umbels of tiny white flowers with small pink bracts. An eye-catching, clump-forming biennial or shortlived perennial to provide a dark foliage contrast to borders. Germination: 56-70 days, 64-72F. Welldrained soil. Z7-10. 24in. Sow seed and chill for 4-6 weeks.

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Ship Season: both Spring & Fall

Items Per Package: 1 packet (40 seeds)

Height: 24"

Bloom Time/Days To Maturity: Late spring to summer

Zone: 7-10

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Spacing: 18-24" after transplanting

Depth: 1/16"

Spread: 18-24"

Comments: Sowing time: September to February or May to June. Sow seeds on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place container in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 21C (70F). Transplant individual seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays. Select seedlings with dark, purple brown foliage, occasionally a plain green seedling may appear. Gradually acclimate plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 45-60cm (18-24in) apart in a moist, loamy soil in sun or partial shade.