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Post by ottawagardener on Aug 5, 2009 8:39:20 GMT -5
My Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is in seed so I have a limited supply to share. The seed has a short shelf life so if you live in a similiar climate to myself, in spring or in a mild winter zone, now's the time to sow. The entire plant of this perennial is edible and tastes like anise. It's leaves were traditionally used as a sugar substitute. The green seeds are so tasty that my kids refer to them as candy. The large tap root can be candied too and the black, mature seeds ground as a spice. It prefers dappled shade such as at a woodland edge and will happily self sow for you.  Oh, and it's pretty. Let me know. |
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Post by mostlypurple on Aug 5, 2009 9:10:26 GMT -5
Gosh that looks too much like poison hemlock. How big does it get?
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Post by grungy on Aug 5, 2009 11:09:31 GMT -5
Ah, Telsing, need you ask? Yes please, and I have even go a place picked out for the seeds when they arrive. Thank you.
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Post by ottawagardener on Aug 5, 2009 12:58:17 GMT -5
Every part of it smells like anise when crushed which I hope isn't true of Poisoness Hemlock  It gets to be about 2 feet high and wide. Seeds coming to you Grungy! |
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Post by grungy on Aug 5, 2009 14:22:49 GMT -5
Thank you.
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Post by pattyp on Aug 5, 2009 14:37:24 GMT -5
Hi Telsing. If I could get some seeds, too, that would be great! I am looking forward to trying the plant for its medicinal purposes.
Patty
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Post by silverseeds on Aug 5, 2009 14:47:59 GMT -5
ottawa, do you want to trade for someof those seed for dropseed, you said you wanted in another thread? Im not sure if it will grow here, but Im willing to try. Im looking for some things to grow under my ttrees.
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Post by plantsnobin on Aug 5, 2009 19:10:23 GMT -5
Telsing, I would like some too. Is there anything you would like in return?
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Post by stevil on Aug 6, 2009 3:02:08 GMT -5
Maybe it's not the case over there, but just a little warning that Sweet Cicely can be very invasive. Even though I've been careful to remove all the seeds, it has now established itself in the wild part of my garden and spreading and is now difficult to remove! It's blacklisted here in Norway...
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Post by Hristo on Aug 6, 2009 17:11:10 GMT -5
If you have enough seeds, count and me . This spring bought seeds from Richters. After 2 months stratification in the frige they germinated very well in late June. But obviously as many other species they do not like my high pH soil (low Fe and Mn) and now I have only 2 small yellow plants which I'm not sure that will survive. So few seeds this winter, after I update my seedlist, will be great. Thanks! |
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Post by flowerpower on Aug 7, 2009 6:16:52 GMT -5
I think I will wait for next yr for seeds. I am cutting down some trees on the forest edge. Just to thin them out. Stupid aspens. lol
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Post by ottawagardener on Aug 7, 2009 8:14:22 GMT -5
Okay, PM me if I don't have your address and I'll send the seeds out early next week.
From what I know, Stephen, Sweet Cicely is not considered a noxious weed here though it is an escaped cultivated species that has naturalized in some spots.
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Post by ottawagardener on May 19, 2010 5:30:56 GMT -5
A corridor of sweet cicely flowers:  |
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Post by bluelacedredhead on May 19, 2010 15:13:32 GMT -5
They certainly look lovely along your pathway Telsing.
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Post by steveont on May 20, 2010 7:17:52 GMT -5
if you have any seed this year Telsing, would appreciate some!! pretty sure it will grow where i am!! very pretty!
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