Wildflowers
Water Parsnip
Sium suave
Features
Clusters of small white flowers similar to those of Queen Anne's Lace.
Culture
Full sun; moist to wet soils.
Mature Height
2-6 Feet
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
USDA Hardiness Zone
2 - 8
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Season
July - September
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Wet
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Additional Notes
Found in swamps and wet meadows. This plant is very similar in appearance to the deadly Water Hemlock (Cicuta maculata).