200+ Bishop's Flower Seeds--Amni Majus--Queen Anne's Lace-B228
Description:
Bishop's Flower is a delightful late-spring bloomer with its big flower heads of snowy white that simply cover the plants for weeks! Resembling snowflakes, these 5-inch round flower heads contain several dozen clear white blooms which dazzle in the garden and are excellent in arrangements. The plants are rounded and very full, reaching 3 to 4 feet tall in the sunny garden. Easy to grow from Ammi Majus seeds and eager to bloom all spring long. This care-free joy may become the foundation of your annual garden!
This open pollinated variety is the natural species version of False Queen Anne's Lace. It looks good in almost any setting, adding a touch of naturalistic beauty. The stiff, upright stems bear giant, 15cm (6") wide umbels of tiny white flowers, and these act as a magnet for beneficial insects. Not only do the flowers attract and feed pollinators, but they also attract a host of predatory insects that will scour the garden looking for pests to eat. Lacewings, ladybirds, hover flies, and parasitoid wasps all take up residence where Bishop's Flower is planted, and they do a terrific job of minimizing damage from aphids and caterpillars. It's useful as a cut flower. Bishop's Flower seeds can be started directly outside and soon will be gracing the flower garden! This species is not invasive, but it can be toxic to animals, so keep that in mind. Very easy to grow, and great for cutting.
Growing:
Start the Bishop's Flower seeds directly outdoors in the spring after temperatures have warmed. Rake the flower seed under the soil 1/4 inch and keep the seeds moist until germination.
Season: Annual
Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9
Height: 12 - 36 inches
Bloom Season: Spring through fall
Bloom Color: White
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained
Temperature: 55 - 65F (12-18 C)
Average Germ Time: 10 - 20 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: 1/4 inch
Sowing Rate: 3 lbs per acre
Moisture: Keep moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 18 - 24 inches
