Alexanders

Smyrnium spp.

Smyrnium-perfoliatum-habit by Sten Porse (CC-BY-SA-3.0)

Full Sun

Moderate watering

Frost Hardy

USDA zone

-12°C

Minimum temperature

Expected size

Height		Spread
	Max
	Min

Flowering

spring
summer
autumn
winter

More images of Alexanders

A close up of some Smyrnium flowers in the wild

A close up of a green Smyrnium plant in a garden

A close up of some yellow Smyrnium flowers

Alexanders Overview

Smyrnium is a genus of mostly biennial herbaceous plants in the carrot family, Apiaceae. Members of this genus display characteristic umbels of tiny green, yellow or white flowers. They are known commonly as Alexanders, are native to the Mediterranean region and are commonly seen in the hedgerows of Europe. In cultivation, they are used in naturalistic planting schemes in borders or sunny woodland glades.