Common Name: False Queen Anne’s Lace, lace Flower, Toothpick Weed. Scientific Name: Ammi Visnaga Physical Attributes: Solid and large flower with a rounded top and a green tinge in the blooms, especially when immature. Uses: Cut flowers. Borders. Life Cycle: Hardy annual Growing Height: 80cm Attracts: Beneficial predatory insects. Bees and butterflies. When to Sow: Summer – Autumn. Direct after the last frost. Sowing Depth: Surface sow Sow Spacing: 40cm Sowing Method: Cover lightly will soil and water gently. Ensure planted in a direct sun position. Ammi enjoy lots of light. Position: Full sun Germination Time: 7 – 21 days Maintenance: Plants may require some support once they reach their full size. Seeds Per Packet: 100 (approx) Note: This flower, Ammi majus, can be often confused with Wild Carrot (Daucus carota) a wildflower that shares the same common name ‘Queen Anne’s Lace’. For this reason Ammi majus is often referred to as “False Queen Anne’s Lace”.
