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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Commonly known as Wallich milk parsley, Selinum wallichianum is a native of the Himalayas where it grows on the open, sunny slopes found there.

In the UK it makes a fabulous border perennial bearing broad umbels of white flowers, held above delicate, fern-like foliage, from July and into autumn. As the flowers fade, they transform into beautiful seedheads that further extend the interest. A reliable and long-lived hardy perennial.

For best results, grow Selinum wallichianum in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Don't be alarmed if the new foliage takes a while to emerge in spring it usually appears in late spring. Selinum wallichianum has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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Selinum ‘wallichianum’ and wildlife

Selinum ‘wallichianum’ is known for attracting beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is not known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Selinum ‘wallichianum’ poisonous?

Selinum ‘wallichianum’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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