Sweetcicely

Sweet Cicely

(Myrrhis odorata)

A decorative perennial that takes several years to reach its full height of 5ft (1.5m) it has feathery leaves and white flowers. It prefers a rich, well-drained soil in a shady position. Sow seed in spring. Once established it will freely seed and can take over if not kept under control. Propagation can also be done by root division in spring or autumn. Harvesting Pick leaves as required. If drying, pick the leaves in spring. Uses The taste is similar to aniseed. Chopped leaves are added to salads or fruit. The roots can be used as a vegetable.