Sweet Cicely

Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is a European perennial carrot family plant that produces fern-like licorice-fennel flavored foliage. Leaves are edible and make a really wonderful tea. Also known as Garden Myrrh or Sweet Chervil.

Seeds have a long germination period and require cold stratification. Expect six weeks for germination and approximately 120 days and beyond for harvestable foliage. Mature plants can be propagated by root divisions.

Common Name:

Sweet Cicely

Scientific Name:

Myrrhis odorata

Plant Lifespan:

Perennial

Cold Hardiness (F):

Zone 3a (-40 to -35)

Light Requirements:

Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)/Part Shade

Seed In:

Early Winter (Dec 21 - Jan 20), Mid Winter (Jan 21 - Feb 20), Late Winter (Feb 21 - Mar 20), Early Spring (Mar 21 - Apr 20), Late Summer (Aug 21 - Sep 21), Early Fall (Sep 22 - Oct 21), Mid Fall (Oct 22 - Nov 21), and Late Fall (Nov 22 - Dec 20)

Seeding Depth:

1/2 in.

Days to Sprout:

42-56

Optimal Soil Temperature (F):

65-75

Plant Spacing:

18-24 in.

Plant Height:

2 ft.

Average Days from Seed to Harvest:

120

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