Dara Queen Anne's Lace is a cultivated form of the wild carrot, selected for its ornamental flower clusters and edible character. Rising 36 inches tall with delicate, lacy foliage and intricate flower heads that bloom from summer through November, this variety thrives in zones 3 to 10 with moderate water and full sun. The flowers attract pollinators reliably, making it as much a garden asset as it is a culinary novelty, and it reaches maturity from seed to bloom in 84 to 98 days.
Full Sun
Moderate
3-10
36in H x 18in W
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Moderate
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The intricate umbel flowers of Dara Queen Anne's Lace create a delicate, almost architectural presence in the garden, blooming prolifically from June through November across most of North America. It germinates quickly at temperatures between 45 and 75°F and tolerates frost, allowing for early spring sowing and successive plantings for extended color. As an edible carrot cultivar, it bridges the ornamental and productive garden in a single plant, attracting pollinators while offering leaves and roots for harvest.
Dara Queen Anne's Lace serves dual purposes in the garden and kitchen. The delicate flower clusters are prized as cut flowers and for dried arrangements, bringing an airy, romantic quality to bouquets. The leaves are edible and can be harvested for culinary use, while the roots, though smaller than storage carrot varieties, are similarly edible and reflect the plant's heritage as a cultivated carrot.
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Sow seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost date in pots kept at 65°F until germination occurs, which typically takes 14 to 21 days. Once sprouted, move seedlings to a cooler location around 60°F to encourage sturdy growth before transplanting.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after hardening off once soil temperatures reach 45°F or warmer and the last frost date has passed. Space plants 1 inch apart in prepared beds.
Sow seeds directly in place in early spring as soon as soil is workable, then again in mid-spring for successive blooms. Sow at a depth of 1/4 inch and keep soil consistently moist until seedlings establish.
Harvest flower clusters as they open and develop their characteristic delicate, lacy appearance, typically beginning in June and continuing through November. Pinch or cut stems at the base to encourage continued blooming. Leaves can be harvested at any point during the growing season by removing outer stems. Roots can be dug once plants have reached full maturity, usually in the second year of growth.
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