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Annual BiennialSynonym
Ammi visnaga
toothpick plant
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
Other common names
picktoothSpanish carrot
see moreSpanish picktooth
toothpick bishop's weed
toothpick chervil
visnaga
Synonyms
Daucus visnagaAmmi visnaga
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | Green | |
| Autumn | White | Green | Green | |
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
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