Description: Queen Anne’s Lace CHOCOLATE Burgundy Reseeds Butterfly Host Plant 200 SeedsPure Seed – Non-GMO – Fresh – No FillerPRODUCT INFORMATIONAbout Queen Anne's Lace Seeds - Chocolate Lace FlowerDaucus carotaBlack Swallowtail Butterfly Host PlantA fast-growing, updated Victorian favoriteA burgundy laced flower is a floral designer's dreamEasy growing annual that reseeds heavilyRare burgundy color not often seen in the garden FEATURED: New: Mother Nature's SeedsSEED TYPE: Open Pollinated SeedALSO KNOWN AS: Dara, Chocolate Lace Flower, Purple Kisses, False Bishop's FlowerWith heads shaped like parasols, suspended like clouds on sturdy, elongated stems, Chocolate Lace Queen Anne’s Lace presents a captivating spectacle. The color palette ranges from deep burgundy to light cocoa and transitions to a bright white as the flower matures. Even after the blooming phase concludes, the seed heads transform into enchanting, whimsically curled structures resembling a miniature perch for a traveling fairy.FeaturesLIFE CYCLE: AnnualPLANTING SEASON: Fall, SpringCOLOR: Purple, WhiteGROWTH HABIT: UprightPLANT HEIGHT: 36 to 48 inchesBLOOM SEASON: Summer through FallPLANT CHARACTERISTICS: Attracts Bees, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & MaintainUSE: Culinary Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Dried Flowers, Fragrant Garden, LandscapingGROWING CONDITIONS: Cold Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Outdoor, Poor Soil TolerantPLANT RESISTANCE: Deer HOW TO PLANT Planting Queen Anne's Lace Seeds - Chocolate Lace FlowerPLANTING SEASON: Fall, SpringSOWING METHOD: Direct Sow, Start IndoorsLIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full Sun, Partial ShadePLANTING DEPTH: 1/8 inchPLANT SPACING: 6 to 12 inchesPLANT HEIGHT: 36 to 48 inchesWATER NEEDS: AverageHARDINESS ZONES: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 About Queen Anne's LaceDaucus carota is the botanical name of Queen Anne’s lace, and it is indeed a wild carrot, evident in its ferny foliage. Its delightful, lacy, flat-topped flower clusters bloom in shades ranging from old rose-pink to rich burgundy and chocolate. This stunning annual plant can be used in both garden landscapes and floral arrangements, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.When to Plant Queen Anne’s LaceDirectly sow the seeds outdoors from late winter to early spring in February to May, after all danger of frost has passed. You can also plant them in late summer to early fall from August to September.Alternatively, start the seeds indoors under lights in late winter to mid-spring, six to eight weeks prior to the last expected spring frost. Be cautious when transplanting seedlings, as they prefer not to be disturbed. If transplanting is necessary, do it while the seedlings are still small with just a few leaves.Where to Plant Queen Anne’s LaceChoose a sunny location with well-drained, moist soil, free of weeds. Once established, Queen Anne’s lace is not fussy about soil and can grow in poor soil conditions such as vacant lots, curbsides, and parking lots!Queen Anne’s lace should not be sown in areas where farmers produce carrot seeds, as it can crossbreed with cultivated carrots and compromise the crop.How to Plant Queen Anne’s LaceSow the seeds shallowly, just barely covering them with soil or growing medium. Generally, germination takes 10 to 20 days. Thin seedlings to six inches apart when large enough to handle. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, until well-established.How to Care for Queen Anne’s LaceThere’s no need to fertilize Queen Anne’s lace as this plant thrives in nutrient deficient soils. After the plant is established, water moderately as it prefers dry conditions.Daucus carota attracts a variety of wildlife, serving as a host plant for Swallowtail caterpillars. The nectar-rich flowers benefit butterflies, adult bees, and other beneficial insects. Starlings are known to select Queen Anne’s lace as a nesting material because it contains a substance that eliminates fowl mites.Harvest when flowers are fully open and laying flat to ensure they last in arrangements. Freshly cut flowers will stay vibrant for six to eight days in a vase.While it has a place in the landscape as a source of food for pollinators and makes a long-lasting cut flower in a wildflower arrangement, Queen Anne’s lace is essentially a common weed and may be considered invasive in areas of the US. Check with your local agricultural office for information specific to your area. Queen Anne’s Lace propagates most effectively by seed. To control its spread, it is a good idea to snip off the flower heads before they go to seed.WE SHIP FAST & FREE! Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. Look for a white envelope with flowers next to your name. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges). ORDER $10+ in the same day and we will ship in a Padded Envelope with a 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Pack (500mg)ORDER $25+ in the same day and we will ship in a First Class Package with TRACKING and two 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Packs (500mg each) CUSTOMER SERVICEWe will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment!Leaving Feedback for your seller. eBay guidelines: When you received your seeds please leave a positive for us. If you have any problem at all no need to leave neutral or negative – message me and we will fix it! What should I consider before rating a seller's performance? In general, here's what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS is experiencing delays due to Covid.) 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