Green Mist Ammi is a refined cultivar of Ammi visnaga grown for its delicate, airy flowers that emerge from summer through fall across zones 2-10. This open-pollinated variety reaches 36-50 inches tall with a compact 12-18 inch spread, producing the lightweight, architectural blooms that have made it a favorite among florists and garden designers. From seed to first bloom takes 85-95 days, making it reliable for succession planting throughout the growing season. The flowers attract pollinators while delivering an elegant, long-lasting cut flower that brings movement and texture to any arrangement.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-10
50in H x 18in W
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Moderate
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Green Mist Ammi produces sturdy stems densely clothed in feathery, delicate flowers that cut clean and last remarkably well in the vase. The variety blooms prolifically from June through November in most climates, rewarding successive plantings with continuous harvests rather than a single flush. Its compact growth habit and moderate water needs make it manageable in most garden settings, while the open-pollinated genetics mean you can save seed from your best performers year after year.
Green Mist Ammi is prized as a cut flower, particularly valued for its role as a bouquet filler. The sturdy, feathery stems work beautifully in arrangements where florists need airiness and texture without overwhelming larger focal flowers. It also attracts pollinators, adding ecological value to gardens beyond its ornamental appeal.
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Sow seed indoors 4-6 weeks before your last spring frost in deep pots to accommodate the sensitive taproot. Keep soil at 65-70°F until germination, then move seedlings to a cooler location at 55-60°F to encourage stockier growth. Use biodegradable pots when possible to minimize root disturbance at transplant time. Prior to sowing in the greenhouse, chill seed at 40-45°F for 1-2 weeks to improve germination rates.
Transplant outdoors after the last frost date when seedlings have developed their first true leaves. Harden off gradually by exposing plants to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days. Plant 3 inches apart. Handle with care since the roots are sensitive to disturbance; transplant before the taproot becomes crowded in its container.
Direct sowing is recommended and can be done after the last frost date. Sow seed thinly in rows and barely cover with soil. In fall-sowing regions (primarily the South), direct sow in autumn for winter establishment. For continuous summer harvest, make successive sowings every 2-3 weeks.
For cut flowers, harvest before 80% of the blooms are fully open; harvesting at this stage reduces water uptake and helps prevent wilting in the vase, extending vase life significantly. If drying flowers for preserved arrangements, wait until the blooms are completely open with no sign of pollen shed. Expect germination in 7-14 days and blooms roughly 85-95 days from seed sowing, depending on growing conditions.
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