Myrrhis odorata

Sweet Cicely is an airy perennial umbellifer from the mountains of Southern and Central Europe that has naturalised here in the UK, especially in the north. A handsome garden plant with white lacy umbels above very finely divided foliage in May-June, it is also an edible aromatic herb with a strong flavour and scent of anise. Hardy and easy in sun or semi-shade.