Seeds have been grown and hand harvested in small batches here at Petal&Twig. All flowers and seeds at Petal&Twig have been grown without the use of pesticides. Sustainable farming and packaging on all of our products. All orders shipped with tracking via USPS Outstanding cut flower that's actually a carrot. A must have for flower farmers. Annual Attractive 3-5" lacy umbels atop strong, sturdy, upright stems. Flowers in shades of dark burgundy , pink, blush, cream and white. Highly…

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Wild Carrot, Daucus carota

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Daucus carota is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies, beetles. The plant is self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers…

Daucus carota (common names include wild carrot, (UK) bird's nest, bishop's lace, and (US) Queen Anne's lace - It is so called because the flower resembles lace; the red flower in the center represents a blood droplet where Queen Anne pricked herself with a needle when she was making the lace. The function of the tiny red flower, coloured by anthocyanin, is to attract insects.) is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to temperate regions of Europe, southwest Asia and naturalised…