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Wild Celery (Apium graveolens) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Wild Celery

(Apium graveolens)

Wild Celery (Apium graveolens)

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Climate Requirements for Taylors, South Carolina

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 27" - 49" 53" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 69°F - 86°F 89°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 28°F - 46°F 30°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.

Summary

Apium graveolens, commonly known as Wild Celery, is an evergreen biennial herb originally from wetlands in Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to a height of 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60 centimeters). Wild Celery has a long fibrous stalk tapering into leaves, and it produces green and white flowers in the summer, which are not particularly showy but are attractive to beneficial insects. The plant is notable for its crisp stalks and aromatic leaves, both of which are used in culinary applications for their distinctive flavor.

Wild Celery is cultivated primarily as a vegetable and is valued for its edible stalks and leaves. It is a staple in kitchen gardens and is also grown commercially for its use in a variety of dishes. The plant prefers moist or wet, nutrient-rich, muddy soils and typically does best in full sun, although it can tolerate part shade. It requires consistent moisture and benefits from rich, well-draining soil. Self-blanching varieties, which are easier to grow as they do not require earthing up, have become popular among both commercial growers and home gardeners. However, growers should be aware that Apium graveolens can be potentially invasive in some regions, including the United States, and should check local guidelines before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 2-3 feet
  • Width: 1-2 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Green, White
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant

Natural Habitat

Wetlands in Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean region

Other Names

Common Names: Celeriac, Celery, Vild Selleri, Sellerie, Wilder Sellerie, Echter Sellerie, Apio, Céleri, Céleri À Côte, Céleri À Côtes

Scientific Names: Apium graveolens, Apium graveolens var. rapaceum, Apium graveolens subsp. rapaceum, Apium graveolens var. secalinum, Apium graveolens var. dulce, Apium graveolens subsp. butronensis, Apium graveolens subsp. dulce, Apium graveolens var. butronensis, Helosciadium graveolens

GBIF Accepted Name: Apium graveolens L.