Ammi - Dara
Ammi - Dara
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Ammi Dara, also referred to as Chocolate Lace Flower, belongs to the Daucus carota family and boasts highly desired 3" to 5" inch lacy umbels of purple, mauve, smokey rose, chocolate, and buff colored flowers on strong upright stems. This hardy annual is a beloved and prolific member, perfect for filling out arrangements with its excellent vase life. As a "must-grow" variety for cut flower producers, Dara's versatility in pairing with various colors makes it a valuable addition to any garden. Its unique bloom colors and airy fern-like leaves add a distinct textural element to any style of garden.
25 organic seeds
KEY GROWING INFORMATION
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
12-16 days at 60-65°F (16-18°C)
SOWING:
Direct seed (recommended) - In early spring after last frost (sow in the fall in the South). Sow seed thinly in rows, covering lightly. Make 2-3 successive sowings, 2 weeks apart for a continuous summer harvest. Transplant - Sow 4-6 weeks before planting out. When first true leaves appear, transplant into larger containers. Harden off and transplant outdoors after last frost. Tips: chill seed at 40-45°F(5-8°C) for 1-2 weeks prior to sowing. Cooler temperatures of 58-62°F(14-17°C) are best for seedling establishment. Support may be needed if grown in windy areas.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
36-50" May need support if exposed to windy areas.
PLANT SPACING:
3-12".
HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.
STEM LENGTH:
12 -50".
HARVEST:
Harvesting before 80% of flowers are open tends to reduce the uptake of water and cause the flowers to wilt. Dried: When the flowers are fully open and with no hint of pollen shed.
SOIL:
Average, well-drained soil. Established plants will tolerate dry soils.
USES:
Excellent cut flower. Backs of beds and borders.
SCIENTIFIC NAMES:
Ammi spp., Daucus spp.
ALTERNATE NAMES:
Queen Anne's lace, false queen Anne's lace, ornamental carrot, wild carrot, lace flower, false bishop's weed, large bullwort, bishop's weed, toothpickweed
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