Sweet Cicely (3 plants)

Sweet Cicely: Aromatic Perennial Herb

(Myrrhis odorata)

Sweet cicely is a versatile perennial herb native to central Europe, valued for its culinary uses, medicinal properties, and ornamental qualities. This member of the carrot family offers a unique licorice-like flavor to gardens and kitchens.

Growing to 2-3 feet tall, sweet cicely forms clumps of fern-like, light green foliage. In late spring, it produces umbels of small white flowers, followed by elongated, ridged seeds. All parts of the plant are edible, with leaves, stems, roots, and seeds used in various culinary applications.

Sweet cicely thrives in partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. It’s hardy in USDA zones 3-7 and is relatively low-maintenance once established. The plant self-seeds readily but is not typically invasive.

One of sweet cicely’s key benefits is its natural sweetness, which can be used to reduce sugar in recipes. It’s also known for its mild digestive properties and can be used to make teas or liqueurs.

At Humble Abode Nursery, we offer bare-root sweet cicely plants propagated from robust, flavorful parent stock. Our plants are grown using organic practices to ensure healthy, vigorous specimens.

We cultivate sweet cicely as part of our commitment to providing diverse, multi-functional herbs for sustainable landscapes. This plant offers an opportunity to add unique flavor and medicinal properties to your herb garden.

Consider adding sweet cicely to your garden if you’re looking for a shade-tolerant herb, interested in reducing sugar in your diet, or want to explore traditional European herbs.