Water
Water regularly during the growing season, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in autumn and winter, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Broad-Leaved · Broadleaf Sermountain · Laserwort
Broad-Leaved Sermountain (Laserpitium latifolium) is a robust perennial herb native to Europe, featuring large, compound leaves and showy white umbels of flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light or morning sun. Can tolerate full sun if moisture is adequate.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce in winter.
Well-drained, fertile soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures. Protect from extreme heat.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in autumn and winter, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Deadhead spent flower stalks to prevent self-seeding and maintain a tidy appearance. Remove any dead or damaged foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Minimal pruning is generally required.
Propagate by seed sown in autumn or spring, or by division of established clumps in early spring. Seeds may require stratification. Divisions should be replanted promptly into well-draining soil.
This plant is generally not a heavy feeder and prefers to be undisturbed. Repotting is rarely necessary. If required, repot container-grown specimens in early spring, using a well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Broad-Leaved Sermountain (Laserpitium latifolium)
Where Broad-Leaved Sermountain (Laserpitium latifolium) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Laserpitium |
| Species | Laserpitium latifolium |
Similar in genus Laserpitium
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