Wild Carrot, Queen Anne’s Lace

At maturity, this species reaches approximately 1 to 3 feet tall, presenting Fern-like, finely dissected leaves along with White flower clusters (umbels), often with a single purple floret in the center, followed by Hard, ribbed seeds; each fruit contains two seeds. These features are supported by a reliable Long taproot, ensuring stability and sustained growth.

Native to Native to Europe and parts of Asia; naturalized in North America, Wild Carrot, Queen Anne’s Lace thrives in Open fields, roadsides, disturbed soils, and meadows at elevations around 0 to 3000 feet. Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9. Whether grown indoor, in a curated garden or a more natural setting, its ecological requirements help maintain its vigor over time.

You can use our free plant identify app PlantPlants to chose the best spot for Wild Carrot, Queen Anne’s Lace, This plant prefers Full sun to partial shade and flourishes in Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil with a soil pH of about 6.0 7.5.

Wild Carrot, Queen Anne’s Lace needs watering,Moderate; allow soil to dry out between waterings, guided by PlantPlants app, You can get plants daily watering schedule. to maintain Moderate moisture, avoids waterlogged conditions, ensure steady hydration. Applying water through Water at the base, avoid overhead watering supports even distribution and helps prevent overwatering or dryness.

Wild Carrot, Queen Anne’s Lace performs best within 50 F 90 F. Its ideal growth occurs at around 60 F 75 F, though it tolerates ranges from 20 F to 100 F. Additionally, maintaining Average humidity, tolerates dry conditions encourages healthy foliage and overall plant vigor.

Feeding with Balanced fertilizer (N-P-K) at the recommended Seasonal Application Frequency on PlantPlants App keeps nutrients balanced. Incorporating Compost or well-rotted manure enhances soil structure and fertility, while staying alert to Yellowing leaves, stunted growth helps you adjust care as needed to maintain optimal plant health.

Regular attention ensures this plant’s beauty and longevity. Early spring to control growth for Cut back the previous year’s growth tidies its appearance, while N/A (grown in-ground primarily) may be necessary as it grows, requiring a N/A increase and a fresh Native soil supplemented with organic matter. for Staking or Support. None required.

During Inactive in late fall and winter, growth may slow and some Leaves may die back in the fall; no significant color change can occur. For those looking to propagate, consider Seed propagation and provide Requires light; plant seeds on the surface of the soil when starting from seed. If using cuttings, follow Not commonly propagated through cuttings to ensure successful rooting and healthy new plants.

our free plant identify and care app PlantPlants can help you diagnosisWild Carrot, Queen Anne’s Lace problems.Though generally robust, keep watch for Aphids, spider mites, carrot weevils and remain vigilant against Root rot, fungal infections. Implementing Good garden hygiene, crop rotation and applying Insecticidal soap for pests, copper fungicides for diseases when issues arise will help sustain the plant thriving.

This plant pairs nicely with Beans, peas, lettuce and shows May inhibit the growth of some plants due to allelopathic properties, making it a flexible choice for various Ornamental border plants, wildflower gardens.

the Edible Parts: Taproot (edible when young), flowers, and seeds. Toxicty of Wild Carrot, Queen Anne’s Lace, Leaves and unripe seeds can be toxic; mature root is edible. learning about its Harvest roots in late summer to fall; flowers collected when in full bloom, Used in salads, soups; seeds can be used as a spice, and High in fiber, Vitamin A, and minerals can be intriguing for culinary explorers. Some traditions highlight its Traditionally used for digestive issues and as a diuretic or note its Often associated with folklore and used as a wild food.

With an Not evaluated, but it is considered widespread, proper Ensure proper habitat management to maintain wild populations