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Daucus carota (Queen Ann's lace)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Daucus carota
Other names
Wild carrot, Queen Ann's lace, Bishop's lace
Genus
Daucus Daucus
Species
D. carota - D. carota is an erect, tall, branching biennial with fine-divided foliage and delicate, lacy white flowers from early summer until autumn.
Daucus carota is: Deciduous
Habit
Branching, Erect, Tall
Toxicity
Parts of plant may cause skin irritation.
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back before seeds set to keep under control.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Daucus carota (Queen Ann's lace) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.4m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Drought Tolerant, Drying, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Wildflower
Cultivation
Will grow in road side ditches and fields. Grow in full sun.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Daucus carota
Other names
Wild carrot, Queen Ann's lace, Bishop's lace
Genus
Daucus Daucus
Species
D. carota - D. carota is an erect, tall, branching biennial with fine-divided foliage and delicate, lacy white flowers from early summer until autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Branching, Erect, Tall
Toxicity
Parts of plant may cause skin irritation.
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back before seeds set to keep under control.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Daucus carota (Queen Ann's lace) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.4m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Drought Tolerant, Drying, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Wildflower
Cultivation
Will grow in road side ditches and fields. Grow in full sun.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Daucus carota (Queen Ann's lace)
Daucus carota (Queen Ann's lace)
Daucus carota (Queen Ann's lace)
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