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Elegant Masterwort

Peucedanum elegans

Apiaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Peucedanum elegans, also known as Elegant Masterwort, is a perennial ornamental plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. It thrives in full sun with medium water requirements and is suitable for USDA zones 4–8. This plant typically grows to a height of 0.6–1 meter and produces white flowers in the summer months (June, July, August). It prefers loamy, chalky soil.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Chalky

Height

0.6–1 m

Spread

0.4–0.6 m

Zones

4–8

Flower colors

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Indoor Sowing
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Transplanting
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Growing Tips

This plant prefers full sun and medium watering. Ensure it is planted in loamy, chalky soil for optimal growth. Pruning after flowering can help maintain its shape and encourage further blooms. It is a good choice for attracting pollinators.

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