What Are Lady's Lace Flowers?
Lady's lace is a tall plant with a stiff stem and wide, top spread of white flowers. It's scientific name is Ammi majus. The tall, wide bloom of lady's lace makes it a versatile asset to gardeners, flower arrangers and even scientists. While it is not native to North America, Lady's lace appears as a wildflower in temperate regions and can be easily cultivated in a variety of growth zones. Does this Spark an idea?
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Uses For Lady's Lace
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Lady's lace is commonly used in gardens and bouquets. As a garden plant, the tall stems bloom in July and maintain their flower through the fall, dying off with frost. In a bouquet, Lady's lace can provide a white cloud of flowers to contrast or compliment an arrangement. They are also relatively hardy and have a long shelf life, either cut or dried. Dry lady's lace flowers by suspending them upside down for several days in a warm, dry place.
Growing Lady's Lace
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Lady's lace is a self-seeding annual or biannual that can grow in zones four through nine. In colder climates, or in seasons experiencing early frosts, the plant may not get a chance to reseed. If they do not reseed, sow lady's lace seeds in the spring. Lady's lace can grow in full or partial sunlight, and plants can reach 30 inches.
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Classification
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Lady's lace is a member of the Apiaceae family. That makes it a distant cousin of carrots, parsnip and celery. It is a vascular, flowering, dicot, also known as the large bullwort, false Queen Anne's lace, and, occasionally, bishop's weed.
Medical Uses
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Historically, Egyptians used lady's lace to treat skin diseases, however, gardeners should use caution while handling it. The sap has been linked to skin irritation. Research has been conducted with lady's lace for treating AIDs and cancer.
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