Myrrhis odorata

Common name(s): sweet cicely

Description: perennial; a lesser-known culinary herb with a sweet, anise flavor and gorgeous fern-like foliage. All parts of the plant are edible and are commonly used as a natural sweetener to cut the amount of sugar needed in recipes and reduce the acidity of tart fruits. Especially great for strawberry and rhubarb pie!

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.

Position: partial shade and well-draining soil

Uses: culinary- as a natural sweetener

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below