Sium — 5 species
Botanical species in the genus Sium recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Sium helenianum
Sium helenianum
Family: Apiaceae
Cultivation
We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. The stems are sold in markets as a food crop in areas where the plant grows wild. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Sium latifolium
Sium latifolium
Family: Apiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a light, rich, moisture retentive soil in full sun. A plant of wet ground and shallow water, it grows best in about 20cm of water.
Full cultivation guide →Sium serra
Sium serra
Family: Apiaceae
Cultivation
We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a light, rich, moisture retentive soil in full sun.
Full cultivation guide →Sium sisarum
Sium sisarum
Family: Apiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a light, rich, moisture retentive soil in full sun. Requires an abundance of moisture in the growing season or the roots will be tough. Plants are tolerant of some shade.
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