Queen Anne’s Lace

(Daucus carota)

Queen Anne’s Lace (Daucus carota)

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Summary

Daucus carota, commonly known as Queen Anne’s Lace or wild carrot, is a biennial herb native to temperate regions of Europe, Africa, and Asia. It typically grows between 30 and 100 cm (1 and 3 ft) tall and is characterized by its stiff, solid stem and roughly hairy texture. The plant forms a rosette of leaves in the first year and a flowering stem in the second year. Its flowers are small and predominantly white, clustered in flat, dense umbels, with a single dark red or purple flower often found in the center, which serves to attract pollinators. The flowering season is summer and early fall, and the flowers are considered quite showy due to their delicate, lacy appearance.

Queen Anne’s Lace is valued for its ornamental features, particularly its attractive flower heads that can add a delicate texture to garden borders and wildflower meadows. It is also used in dried flower arrangements. This plant is easy to grow and maintain, tolerating a range of soil conditions, though it prefers well-drained soils. It is drought-tolerant once established and can thrive in full sun to partial shade. However, gardeners should be cautious as Daucus carota can become invasive outside its native range, spreading rapidly and potentially outcompeting native flora.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 2-4 feet
  • Width: 0.2-0.3 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: White
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Erosion Control, Fragrant, Potted Plant

Natural Habitat

native to temperate regions of Europe, Africa, and Asia

Other Names

Common Names: Wild Carrot, Bird’s Nest, Bishop’s Lace, Gulerod, Wilde Möhre, Möhre, Porkkana, Carotte, Carotte Potagère, Carotte Sauvage

Scientific Names: , Daucus carota, Daucus carota var. carota, Daucus sativus, Daucus carota subsp. sativa, Daucus lucidus, Daucus maritimus, Daucus mauritanicus, Daucus polygamus, Daucus ceretanus

GBIF Accepted Name: Daucus carota L.