Meum athamanticum
Finely filigreed, glossy, grass-green leaves form small fern-like clumps in early spring. Short branched stems display pure white umbels about five centimetres in diameter in late spring and early summer. Maintains attractive foliage throughout summer and fall.
Naturally occurs in sunny open meadows, usually in limestone areas, but adapts well to acidic conditions. Simply superb plant with exceptional foliage texture. The fern-like leaves and white umbels create refined presence. The persistent foliage provides interest beyond flowering period.
Growing Conditions
Light: full sun
Moisture: average
Soil: average well-drained
Hardiness zone: 4
Maintenance: low
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 40
Spread (cm): 35
Habit: low clump
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: June–July
Seasonal interest: late spring bloom; fern-like foliage spring through fall; white umbels
Foliage: grass green
Flower: white
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: yes
Habitat: rock gardens; meadows; front borders; sunny sites
Features: finely filigreed foliage; fern-like clumps; pure white umbels; glossy grass-green; persistent foliage; adapts to acid soils
Notes: adapts to acidic soils despite limestone habitat; superb foliage; native to European mountains