Thank you for the blog mention. I love cow parsley - its smell is distinctive, if not exactly delightful, and so many insects can be found on it. And best of all, it signals the proper arrival of spring.
Does anyone know why it is called cow parsley? I have heard it is because it grows as tall as a cow - or because cows do not eat it so it tends to grow with them in a field....
I was thinking of putting some in my newly sown meadow (only a small area) becasue I love it so and for the wildlife but now I'm having second thoughts! Might go with one of the cutivars mentioned instead
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I'll be going over the weekend and will put some photos up shortly.
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It was lovely to meet you at Malvern!
It's a rampant weed here - I've just glyphosated a whole load in one of my borders
I was thinking of putting some in my newly sown meadow (only a small area) becasue I love it so and for the wildlife but now I'm having second thoughts! Might go with one of the cutivars mentioned instead