Chilean Sweet-Cicely
Osmorhiza berteroi
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, ID and 13 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles, flies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Sweet cicely is a delicate native wildflower with ferny, aromatic foliage and small white umbrella-shaped flower clusters. This plant thrives in partial shade with moderate water and provides a soft, woodland garden appearance through spring and summer.
In an HOA neighborhood
Chilean Sweet-Cicely takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Looks very wild and weedy to untrained eyes
- Delicate appearance may seem unkempt
- Dies back completely in winter leaving bare spots
Wildlife value
The small white flowers attract various pollinators including native bees, beetles, and flies during its May through July bloom period.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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