Mountain SESELI Plant Care
Seseli libanotis W.D.J.Koch
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Seseli libanotis, also known by the common names moon carrot, mountain stone-parsley, or säfferot, is a species of herb in the genus Seseli of the carrot family, Apiaceae. It is native to Eurasia, throughout which it is widespread.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Mountain SESELI?
Water Mountain SESELI every 7–10 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 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Mountain SESELI?
Mountain SESELI (Seseli libanotis) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Seseli genus. Mountain SESELI is native to Eurasia, throughout which. Mountain SESELI is also known as Libanotis.
Mountain SESELI displays an upright, branching herb growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Mountain SESELI produces small clusters of white or pink flowers in umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Mountain SESELI?
Seseli libanotis requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Mountain SESELI Need?
Mountain SESELI thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Mountain SESELI Prefer?
Seseli libanotis grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Mountain SESELI prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Mountain SESELI?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Mountain SESELI to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Mountain SESELI?
Feed Mountain SESELI 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Mountain SESELI?
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 Mountain SESELI?
Mountain SESELI can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to seseli annuum plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Mountain SESELI Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Mountain SESELI, 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 Mountain SESELI?
Mountain SESELI is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, spider mites. 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 Mountain SESELI Need?
Mountain SESELI grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Mountain SESELI is native to Eurasia, throughout which. In cooler regions, grow Mountain SESELI as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Mountain SESELI 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 Seseli genus — compare its care with other Seseli species on PlantoScan.
Seseli is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Mountain SESELI thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Seseli libanotis W.D.J.Koch, family Apiaceae (first published in Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 12(1): 111 (1824)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Mountain SESELI, 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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