Pimpinella peregrina Plant Care
Pimpinella peregrina L.
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Pimpinella peregrina is a species of biennial herb in the family Apiaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves.
Every 4–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Pimpinella peregrina?
Water Pimpinella peregrina every 4–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Pimpinella peregrina?
Pimpinella peregrina (Pimpinella peregrina) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Pimpinella genus.
Pimpinella peregrina displays an upright, clumping herb growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Pimpinella peregrina produces small white or pink umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Pimpinella peregrina?
Pimpinella peregrina requires watering every 4–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 4–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Pimpinella peregrina Need?
Pimpinella peregrina thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Pimpinella peregrina Prefer?
Pimpinella peregrina grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Pimpinella peregrina prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pimpinella peregrina?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Pimpinella peregrina to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Pimpinella peregrina?
Feed Pimpinella peregrina every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Pimpinella peregrina?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Pimpinella peregrina?
Pimpinella peregrina can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the Pimpinella peregrina Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pimpinella peregrina, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Pimpinella peregrina?
Pimpinella peregrina is susceptible to aphids, carrot rust fly, leaf miners. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Pimpinella peregrina Need?
Pimpinella peregrina grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Pimpinella peregrina as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Pimpinella peregrina is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Pimpinella genus — compare its care with other Pimpinella species on PlantoScan.
Pimpinella is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Pimpinella peregrina thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pimpinella peregrina L., family Apiaceae (first published in Sp. Pl. 1: 264. 1753 [1 May 1753]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pimpinella peregrina, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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