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Features
Family
Apiaceae
Native
Africa, Asia, and Europe
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
White
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Beneficial Insects
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
About Ammi
Ammi visnaga
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.
Planting Ammi
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 12"–18"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Surface to ⅛"
Planting Details
| 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" |
| Germination | 7–21 days |
| Start Indoors | 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. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date. Successive Sowings: Every 2 to 3 weeks for continuous bloom. |
| Growing & 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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