Süßdolde

Prefers a moist rich soil in a shady position. Thrives in all soils in sun or shade. This species is hardy to about -15°c according to one report whilst another says that it is hardy to at least -20°c. Plants often self-sow freely. Sweet cicely used to be quite widely cultivated as a food plant but is now only occasionally grown in the herb garden. This is a shame since it is an extremely useful and tasty plant to grow and can provide food all year round[K]. A good bee plant. The plant is heat tolerant in zones 7 through 1. (Plant Hardiness Zones show how well plants withstand cold winter temperatures. Plant Heat Zones show when plants would start suffering from the heat. The Plant Heat Zone map is based on the number of "heat days" experienced in a given area where the temperature climbs to over 86 degrees F (30°C). At this temperature, many plants begin to suffer physiological damage. Heat Zones range from 1 (no heat days) to 12 (210 or more heat days). For example Heat Zone. 11-1 indicates that the plant is heat tolerant in zones 11 through 1.) For polyculture design as well as the above-ground architecture (form - tree, shrub etc. and size shown above) information on the habit and root pattern is also useful and given here if available. The plant growth habit is a clumper with limited spread [1-2]. The root pattern is flat with shallow roots forming a plate near the soil surface [1-2]. The root pattern is a tap root similar to a carrot going directly down [1-2].

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Seed Edible Uses: Tea Leaves - raw or cooked. Excellent raw, the leaves have a delicious sweet aniseed flavour and are liked by the majority of people who try them[K]. They are also used as a flavouring for vegetables, and are an important ingredient of the herb mix 'bouquet garni'. They can be cooked with tart fruits in order to reduce their acidity[14. 183]. The plant produces fresh leaves from late winter to early the following winter. The leaves can also be dried for later use. It is best to prevent the plant from flowering if the leaves are required for culinary use, because they lose their flavour when the plant is in flower. Root - raw or cooked. A similar flavour to the leaves[K]. So long as it is not too old, the root can be boiled and mixed with other vegetables or added to salads. Seed - raw or cooked. An aniseed flavour, it is usually used as a flavouring but can also be eaten raw whilst it is still green and before the fibrous coat has formed. It makes an excellent mouth freshener[K]. A tea is made from the leaves.

Polish The leaves and the seed make good polishes for wood. You just rub them over the wood and then rub the wood with a clean cloth to remove any greenness. It is particularly good on oak panels, giving a lovely glossy finish and an aromatic smell. Invertabrate shelter, Nectary. Aromatic.

Heimisch: Albania, Austria, DK, France, Germany, IS, Iceland [I]; England [I] (England [I], Wales [I], Isle of Man [I], Scotland [I], Outer Hebrides [I], Orkney Isl. [I], Shetland Isl. [I], +Isles of Scilly [I]); Ireland [I] (Ireland [I], Northern Ireland [I]); Denmark [I]; Norway [I]; Sweden [I]; Finland [I]; Netherlands [I]; Belgium [I]; Germany (Brandenburg [I], Berlin [I], Baden-Württemberg [I], Bayern, Hessen, Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [I], Niedersachsen [I], Nordrhein-Westfalen, Rheinland-Pfalz [I], Schleswig-Holstein [I], Saarland [I], Sachsen [I], Sachsen-Anhalt [I], Thüringen [I]); Switzerland; Austria; Poland [I]; Czech Republic; Slovakia; Spain; Andorra; France; Italy; Slovenia; Croatia; Bosnia & Hercegovina; Montenegro; Serbia; Kosovo; Albania; Estonia [I]; Lithuania [I]; N-European Russia [I]; Ukraine [I]; Northern Caucasus [I]; Transcaucasus [I]; Canada [I] (British Columbia [I], Newfoundland [I], Nova Scotia [I], Ontario [I]); USA [I] (Michigan [I], Oregon [I], Pennsylvania [I]), Italy, NO, NW. Balkan Pen., North America, Spain, Switzerland, Ulvik, Vestlandet Eingeführt: Baltic States, Belgium, British Columbia, Brussels-Capital Region, CA, CZ, Central European Russia, Czech Republic, Czechia-Slovakia, DK, Denmark, EE, East European Russia, England, Estonia, FO, Faroyar (Faroes), Finland, Flemish Region, France, Føroyar, GB, Germany, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Great Britain, IE, IS, Iceland, Idaho, Ireland, LT, LV, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Michigan, NL, NO, Netherlands, New York, Newfoundland, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northern Ireland, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Poland, Scotland, Sweden, The Netherlands, Ukraine, Vermont, Wales, Walloon Region, Washington