Ammi
AM-me. Carrot family, Apiaceae.
The lacy, rounded flower heads and deeply cut, fernlike leaves of the 10 or so species of annuals and biennials in this genus are reminiscent of their close relative Queen-Anne's-Lace (Daucus carota). Two species grown as annuals make fine cut flowers and additions to beds and borders.
How To Grow
Plant in full sun or partial shade in average to rich, well-drained soil that is evenly moist. Sow seeds outdoors in early spring before the last spring frost date or in the fall. Indoors, sow six to eight weeks before the last frost date and transplant after the last frost. Support plants with pea stakes when they are about 4 inches tall.
A. majus (pictured at left)
a. MAY-jus. Lace Flower, Bishop's Flower, White Dill
Rounded, 6-inch-wide umbels of tiny white flowers borne in summer atop 3-foot-plants. Cool-weather annual.
A. visnaga (pictured above right)
a. vis-NAY-gah.
Similar to A. majus but with handsome chartreuse flowers. Cool-weather annual.
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The above copyrighted information is adapted with permission from the "Taylor’s Guide to Annuals: How to select and grow more than 400 annuals, biennials, and tender perennials," (Houghton Mifflin, 1999, softcover) written by Barbara W. Ellis and published by the Houghton Mifflin Company. The Exclusive Online Only Author's Note comes directly from Ellis and is not included in the book.
Ellis is also the author of "Taylor's Guide to Growing North America's Favorite Plants: A detailed, how-to-grow guide to selecting, planting, and caring for the best classic plants." (Houghton Mifflin, 1998, softcover). Country Living magazine called this comprehensive reference "The 'must-have' gardening book of the year."
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Images provided by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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