Ammi majus 'Queen of Africa'
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
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical 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
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