Carrot-fern
Conium maculatum
Poison hemlock (commonly mislabeled carrot-fern) thrives in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering during dry spells. This plant is extremely toxic to humans and animals and should never be cultivated in home gardens or near children and pets. It is best left to naturalists and educators in controlled settings only.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses, humans.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
6.5 – 7
Temperature
-35° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 22, 2018 by Pep Secem (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.