Visnaga daucoides

Also Known As

Ammi visnaga

Plant type

herb, annual / biennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

1-12

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Visnaga daucoides plant details

Visnaga daucoides is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial herb with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies 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 Visnaga daucoides

Plant type: annual / biennial herb
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, medicinal, self-sowing, toxic

GROWING CONDITIONS for Visnaga daucoides

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sought after for its sophisticated 5” umbels, Ammi visnaga is a florist’s dream! Gazillions of snow-white petals come together to form gorgeous coral-like blooms from early Summer to Fall that seem to float atop an ocean of frothy, filigreed green foliage (equally gorgeous in bouquets) to 3’ tall x 18” around. Especially pleasing to pollinators, it’s EASY to grow and self-sows when happy. Adaptable to a variety of soil types (even CLAYish), it’s happiest and most outstanding in rich, well-drained soil with regular water. Perfect for filling in and softening mixed beds and pulling your garden vignettes together! It also has a wide variety of herbal and medicinal uses, including as an essential oil to treat bronchial problems. Caution: The sap from this plant can cause skin irritation or blisters, wear long sleeves and gloves when gardening around it.