A wonderful culinary herb with many uses. The finely divided foliage tastes of the popular " rye" flavor and can be used in salads or for seasoning soups. Small white flowers bloom in early summer and develop into small brown licorice flavored seeds that are wonderful in bread but are also good for soups, spreads, and salad dressings. Annual.
Genus:
Carum
Species:
carvi
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
White
Flower Time:
Mid season
Sun Exposure:
Sun
Soil Condition:
Average
Habit:
Upright
Mature Height:
24"
Mature Spread:
4-12"
Special Uses:
Fragrant
Edible
