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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in open meadow conditions and tolerates mild shade in hot climates.
Watering
Water deeply when the top 2 cm of soil is dry; tolerates short periods of drought once established.
Temperature
Thrives in cool temperate conditions; avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures above 28°C, which may cause leaf wilting.
Characteristics
- Leaf: Finely divided, fern-like lacy leaves with toothed margins, bright green in color.
- Flower: Tiny white umbel flowers arranged in flat-topped, dense clusters.
- Stem: Slender, hollow, branching green stems with faint longitudinal ribbing.
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active growth periods to support flowering
Fertilization
Apply a diluted, balanced organic feed once monthly. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, which may promote excessive foliage growth over flowering.
Eggshell powder top-dress：Sprinkle finely ground, dried eggshells around the base of plants to boost soil calcium; avoid direct contact with stems to prevent fungal growth.Pruning
- Remove spent flower heads to prevent unwanted self-seeding in managed garden spaces.
- Trim yellowing or damaged foliage to maintain tidy growth and improve air circulation.
- Cut back biennial plants to ground level after flowering to encourage regrowth in the following growing season.
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: No documented toxicity to cats per ASPCA guidelines.
Humans: Mildly toxic if ingested in large quantities due to furanocoumarin compounds, which may cause gastrointestinal upset.
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental wildflower for meadow gardens; historically used in traditional folk remedies for minor digestive complaints.
