Neighbours talking over the garden gate has long been a tradition. They share gardening tips, complain about the weather and pests yet are ever eager to discuss their gardens. That is what I had in mind when creating this blog. So stop by my garden gate to find out the latest happenings in my garden.

Happy Gardening!

Garden Gnome
"All my life through, the new sights of Nature made me rejoice like a child." ~ Madame Marie Curie"

Monday, July 19, 2010

Queen Anne's Lace

Queen Anne's Lace
Queen Anne's Lace
July 14, 2010

Queen Anne's Lace aka wild carrot is a fairly common weed here.  The plant was introduced from Europe.  It is a biennial that blooms from May through October.  Some consider Queen Anne's Lace invasive as it can crowd out native plants but most find this pretty weed easy to control.  The tap root which is a carrot is edible although the leaves are toxic and can cause a rash.  The plant is actually a beneficial weed attracting pollinators and caterpillars of the Eastern Black Swallowtail.  It can be grown in gardens if desired to help attract beneficial pollinators and predators like Green Lacewing that attack aphids. 
Happy Gardening!

Garden Gnome
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2 comments:

  1. Lisa8:57 PM

    Weed or not, I love this plant. It's a tough survivor, flowering where almost nothing else will.

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  2. Garden Gnome11:06 AM

    Many don't appreciate the beauty of weeds so it is always refreshing to hear from someone who does :)

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