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Ammi 'Green Mist'
Ammi 'Green Mist'
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Ammi 'Green Mist'

Ammi visnaga
Good foliage is king, and this variety rules with beautiful ferny foliage all season long! Subtle hues of spring green tint the large white lacy umbels that flower for a long time in summer, providing interesting cut flowers and serving as a haven for beneficial insects.
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
422
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
3-4' h x 1-1.5' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
White umbels with the slightest hint of green.
Features
Great Cut Flower
Attracts Bees
Attracts Beneficial Insects
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Barely cover (about 1/16").
Sprout Time:
7-14 days
Seed To Bloom:
12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow into deep pots 6-8 weeks before last spring frost. Keep at 65-70°F until germination, then grow on at 55-60°F. Avoid root-bound plugs, for they will not flourish when set out.
Starting Outdoors:
Recommended. Direct sow after last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Ammi visnaga is a beautiful addition to the middle to back of beds and borders. It is a sought after cut flower as well, valued as a lacy filler that enhances the focal flowers in a bouquet. Bees and beneficial insects will seek out Ammi 'Green Mist's' huge white lace-cap flowers as soon as they open from the lush, lime-green buds and sturdy stems. Caution: It is possible to develop a rash or blisters from the sap when cutting on a sunny day, gloves are recommended.
Final Spacing:
1.5'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
1" a week, more during dry spells.
Soil pH:
Not particular about pH.
Fertilizer:
If soils are particularly poor, mix in an organic granular fertilizer once seedlings have reached 6-8" in height.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest for dry flowers in the morning when about 3/4 of the flowers have opened on a head. Air-dry for 14-21 days in a dry, dark location.