A perennial
herb that grows to a height of 3ft (1m). It is an attractive ornamental
plant with dark green ferny leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers
a rich, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Sow seed in spring
or propagate by root division in spring or autumn. Harvesting Pick leaves
as required. Uses Mainly ornamental
nowadays. At one time the leaves were used to flavour cakes at Easter.
