Visnaga daucoides

RHS Plant Profile
toothpick plant

Other common names

picktooth, Spanish carrot, Spanish picktooth, toothpick bishop's weed, toothpick chervil, visnaga

Synonyms

Daucus visnaga
Ammi visnaga

Annual Biennial

An upright annual with fine, filigree foliage and domed, white flower heads up to 12cm across produced from early summer to early autumn, followed by decorative green seed heads

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 or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or 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
Bushy
Genus
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. May require staking

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in situ in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Cut flowers

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free