How to Grow and Care for Trachymene

Native parsnip is a delicate perennial herb with long, hairy stems and lacy foliage. Its most striking feature is the umbrella-like clusters of small, blue to violet flowers that blossom in spring and summer. Native to Australian grasslands, native parsnip thrives in well-drained soils and adapts to variations in moisture, exhibiting resilience in its native, often unpredictable climate. The plant's wispy appearance belies its hardy nature, enabling it to contribute a touch of wild beauty to naturalistic gardens.

Trachymene humilis is a low-growing perennial herb, distinctive for its delicate, lacy foliage and small, white or pale blue umbel flowers. Thriving in well-drained soils, trachymene humilis's compact form makes it well-suited for rockeries and alpine gardens. Its modest height, rarely exceeding 20cm, and frost tolerance, testify to its resilience in cooler, mountainous habitats.

Trachymene geraniifolia, with delicate geranium-like foliage, is characterized by its elegant umbels of small white or pinkish flowers. Its leaves are finely dissected, enhancing its ornamental appeal. Adaptable to a variety of habitats, trachymene geraniifolia's robust root system thrives in well-drained soils, where it establishes a resilient presence against environmental stressors.