Sweet Cicely (Osmorhiza claytonii)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Wildflowers

Sweet Cicely
Osmorhiza claytonii

Sweet Cicely in flower
Sweet Cicely in flower
 
Features
Small, white flowers and fern-like foliage. 
 
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; consistently moist to wet soils.  
 
Mature Height
18-36 Inches
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 7 
 
Bloom Color
White
 
 
Bloom Season
May - June
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Wet
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.
 
Additional Notes

Found in moist woods.