• Very old cottage garden herb
• Aromatic
• Insect repellent
• Easy to grow

The sweet scent of this herb, also known as Lads Love is a joy to have growing in the garden. The feathery foliage has a history of romance attached to it and was given in bouquets of flowers to girls by their suitors. It has strong insect repellent properties and was used as a strewing herb.

Plant Care

• Height: 60-100cm
• Type: Hardy
• Aspect: Sun
• Soil: Any/alkaline
• Flower colour: Yellow but rarely in the UK
• Flowering period: July – September