Queen Anne’s Lace: Growing Wild Plants

Queen Anne's Lace, or wild carrot, is a versatile, low-maintenance biennial. It thrives in varied soil and sunlight conditions, making it ideal for easy gardens.

A Closer Look at Queen Anne’s Lace

Queen Anne’s Lace, or Wild Carrot, blooms in its second year, growing up to 4 feet tall. Its seeds cling to passing objects.

Queen Anne’s Lace as a Potentially Invasive Species

Queen Anne’s Lace, native to Europe and Asia, is invasive in North America. It supports wildlife but outcompetes native plants.

Differentiating Queen Anne’s Lace From Hemlock

Queen Anne’s Lace has lacy white flowers and hairy stems. Hemlock has smooth, purple-spotted stems and small, dense flower clusters.

Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum) has a smooth and hollow stem with purple and reddish-brown blotches. Queen Anne’s Lace has a green and hairy stem without blotches.

Water Hemlock (Cicuta maculata) and Poison Hemlock are similar in appearance and both are poisonous. Remember to never ingest these plants.

Potential Allergic Reactions

Queen Anne’s Lace can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions, especially in those allergic to celery. It resembles hemlock, so caution is advised

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