This upright, architectural plant is a short-lived perennial or biennial with purple stems and large, divided green leaves. Bears umbels of scented white flowers in early summer. Deciduous. Any good soil, best in part shade, but will tolerate full sun Attracts many pollinators. Height 1 - 1.5 metres (shorter in full sun) Priced for a 1.5 litre pot
Use: In Taiwanese cooking it is added to pork or chicken dishes. Its strong flavour makes it useful as a spice.