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Queen Anne's Lace

Daucus carota

Biennial

Popular

Delicate white lace-like flower heads. Wild carrot. Romantic and ethereal. Popular filler flower. Often has single dark purple floret in center. Symbol of sanctuary. Wildflower charm.

Bloom Season

Summer

Habitat

Temperate

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Perfect For

Wedding

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 5 to 7 days

when properly cared for

Cut when flowers are fully open but still fresh

Remove lower leaves completely

Use cool water and keep cool

Dries well for everlasting arrangements

Change water every 2 days - gets cloudy quickly

Remove most foliage

Lasts 5-7 days

Can dye colors by adding food coloring to water

Fragrance Profile

Mild

Light, slightly carrot-like herbal scent

Fun Facts

Named after Queen Anne of England who challenged ladies-in-waiting to create lace as fine as the flower

Wild carrot - the root is the ancestor of cultivated carrots

The single dark red flower in the center may attract pollinators

Can be dyed by placing stems in colored water

Origin & History

Native to Europe and Asia

Native to Europe and southwestern Asia, Queen Annes Lace arrived in North America with early settlers and has naturalized extensively. The cultivated carrot was developed from this wild ancestor. Named after Queen Anne of Britain, legend says she pricked her finger while making lace, creating the red center flower.