Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants
A comprehensive database of Tennessee native plants
Spotted Water Hemlock
Spotted Water HemlockCicuta maculataFull to part sun, wet to moderately wet moisture level, loamy or sandy soil. 6 ft. height, blooms in summer, white flowers, re-seeds readily.Germination Code: M or C(120)Native Region: StatewideWeedy biennial. Occurs in wetlands in Tennessee. Plant is not related to true Hemlock but to Poison Hemlock, the plant used to poison Socrates. Plant is poisonous.flower;sun;wet;loam |