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Orlaya grandiflora

Also Known As

  • Orlaya grandiflora 'White Lace'
  • Minoan Lace
  • White Lace Orlaya

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 10"-18"

planting zones

  • 1-11

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Orlaya grandiflora plant details

Orlaya grandiflora is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Orlaya grandiflora

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, endangered, long-blooming, rare, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Orlaya grandiflora

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A member of the carrot family, Orlaya has pure white umbels of flowers held above the ferny foliage. Rare, yet an easy low maintenance annual.
A rare & endangered wildflower from Crete, Orlaya grandiflora bears lovely, pure white, 4-5” flowers arranged like the blooms of a lace-cap Hydrangea. The showier outer flowers are designed to attract pollinators. The foliage is fern-like & well-branched & to 2’ x 18.” Highly recommended, for it has an extremely long Summer thru Fall bloom season. Long lasting cut flower, too! Happily self sows!

Gardening facts about Orlaya grandiflora plant

How to Grow Orlaya grandiflora

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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