Ammi majus 'Queen of Africa'

Annual Biennial

A slender, upright, branched annual to 80cm tall, with finely cut, feathery foliage. In summer it produces large, rounded umbels to 12cm across, composed of numerous small white flowers. A good filler in the border and can be cut for floral arrangements

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Apiaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus
Ammi can be annuals or biennials, upright or spreading, with fern-like, pinnately divided leaves and large, branched umbels of small creamy-white flowers in summer
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Plants may require support - see staking perennials for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed under glass in early spring or autumn, or in situ in late spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free