Variety Info.: Botanical Name: Ammi visnaga Family: Apiaceae Native: Africa, Asia, and Europe Hardiness: Annual Plant Dimensions: 36″–50″ tall and 18″ wide Variety Information: 3″–5″ mounded umbels of tiny flowers. Before individual flowers open, the buds give the umbels a green appearance, and once fully open, the flowers are white. Exposure: Full sun Bloom Period: Summer to frost Attributes: Attracts Beneficial Insects, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant Sowing Info.: When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date. Successive Sowings: Every 2 to 3 weeks for continuous bloom. When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots and transplant before the taproot becomes crowded. Days to Emerge: 7–21 days Seed Depth: Surface to ⅛” Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12″–18″ Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″–18″ Growing Info.: Harvesting: For longest vase-life, harvest in the morning, choosing flowers that are 80% open. After harvesting, blooms may last up to 10 days. If drying flowers, hang upside down in a dark space to preserve shape and color.
