Osmorhiza longistylis aka Sweet Cicely

Taxonomy

Common names

Sweet Cicely, Longstyle Sweetroot, Smooth Sweet Cicely, Anise Root, Long Style Sweet Cicely

How to care for Sweet Cicely

Difficulty

Caring for Sweet Cicely is a breeze, as it is highly adaptable and forgiving to minor neglect.

Water

Sweet Cicely should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Lighting

To ensure optimal growth, the Sweet Cicely prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Toxicity

There is no verified data on the toxicity of this plant in the records of Ploi. If any person, including yourself, a family member, or a pet, consume plant material with an uncertain toxicity level, it is advisable to seek the advice of a healthcare expert.

Growth-pattern

New growth will sprout from the top of the Sweet Cicely as it grows vertically.

Region of origin

Sweet Cicely’s native range is Eastern N. America - Nova Scotia to Ontario, Alabama, Tennessee, Kansas and Colorado.


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