Sweet cicely (Myrrhis odorata: 3’ high x 2’ wide / light shade to deep shade / zone 4)

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Myrrhis odorata: 3’ high x 2’ wide / light shade to deep shade / zone 4

Every part of this attractive, anise-flavoured herb is edible: the stem, leaves, flowers, seeds, and roots.  We use the fern-like leaves and flowers in salads or nibble on the seedpods.  The roots are good raw or cooked.  It self-seeds, but can be controlled by eating the seeds when they’re still green; they’re like little liquorice candies and are totally addictive!  Native to Europe, the umbelliferous flowers provide nectar for beneficial insects; it’s also a popular ornamental.

Price: $4.00