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Cicely

SpeciesMyrrhis odorata

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Cicely
Photo: Hectonichus · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Typeherb

“Sweet Cicely is a charming woodland herb” — Sweet Cicely Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Days to germination42–56 days

“plant the seeds in pots 6-8 weeks before the last frost” — Anise (Myrrhis Odorata) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Lightpartial to full shade

“Prefers partial to full shade, especially in warmer climates” — Sweet Cicely Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

WaterWater deeply once a week during dry spells, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in fall and winter when the plant is dormant.

“Water deeply once a week during dry spells, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged” — Sweet Cicely Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Soil pH6–7

“with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0” — Sweet Cicely Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Hardiness zones3–7

“USDA zones 3–7” — Cicely Benefits, Uses, Side Effects and Preparation Methods

Spacing12 in

“spacing them around 12 inches apart” — Anise (Myrrhis Odorata) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Propagationseed

“either start the seeds indoors” — Anise (Myrrhis Odorata) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Start indoors6–8 weeks before last frost

“plant the seeds in pots 6-8 weeks before the last frost” — Anise (Myrrhis Odorata) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Ready whenouter leaves

“simply snip off the outer leaves” — Anise (Myrrhis Odorata) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Edible partsroots and seeds

“Its roots and seeds have a delightful anise-like flavor” — Sweet Cicely Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Toxicitynot toxic

“Sweet Cicely is non-toxic and considered safe for cats and dogs” — Sweet Cicely Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

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