Moon Carrot
Seseli gummiferum
Moon Carrot (Seseli gummiferum) is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 24–36 in tall and 18–24 in wide, needs low water, and prefers full sun. Architectural silver-foliage biennial with huge umbels of pink-white flowers; reseeds.
Plant Select®low water24–36 in tall and 18–24 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Seseli gummiferum
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 24–36 in tall and 18–24 in wide
- Planting spacing
- ~17–24 in apart
- Bloom length
- 2–3 weeks
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 4–8
- Water needs
- low water
- Sun
- Best in full sun.
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- loam, sandy, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- white, pink
- Bloom time
- mid summer, late summer
- Pollinator value
- high
Wildlife & ecology
- Pollinator value
- high
- Deer
- Generally deer-resistant
Planting & establishment
Deep water every 1–2 weeks during establishment (first growing season), then water sparingly per Plant Select guidance.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Moon Carrot good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes, Moon Carrot is a well-suited perennial for Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Moon Carrot get?
- It matures to about 24–36 in tall and 18–24 in wide.
- How far apart do I plant Moon Carrot?
- Space Moon Carrot about 17 in apart for a faster, fuller bed, or up to 24 in apart for a looser planting.
- Is Moon Carrot hardy on the Front Range?
- Moon Carrot is hardy in USDA 4–8. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b–6a, so it is well within range.
- How much water does Moon Carrot need?
- It needs low water once established.
- Is Moon Carrot native to Colorado?
- No. It is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
- Is Moon Carrot deer-resistant?
- Moon Carrot is generally considered deer-resistant, though no plant is deer-proof when browse pressure is high.
- How long does Moon Carrot bloom?
- Moon Carrot blooms for about two to three weeks on the Front Range. Bloom timing shifts a week or two with elevation and spring weather.
