Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid waterlogged conditions as this can lead to root rot.
Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings, particularly once established.
Chaerophyllum argenteum, silver caraway, is an elegant perennial herb with finely divided, silvery-green foliage and delicate white flower umbels.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers bright light but can tolerate some shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid waterlogged conditions as this can lead to root rot.
Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings, particularly once established.
Prune after flowering to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent excessive self-seeding. Remove spent flower stalks and any yellowing or damaged foliage. Light trimming can also be done to shape the plant.
Propagate by seed sown in autumn or early spring, or by division of clumps in spring. Seeds may require a period of cold stratification. Division is best done when the plant is actively growing.
Repot container-grown plants every 1-2 years in spring, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one to allow for root growth.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Silver Caraway (Chaerophyllum argenteum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Chaerophyllum |
| Species | Chaerophyllum argenteum |
Similar in genus Chaerophyllum
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
