Queen Anne's Lace
Common Names: Ammi majus, Queen Anne's Lace, and Bishop's Weed
Botanical names: Ammi majus, (AM-me MAH-juhs)
Availability: Year round
Vase life: 3 to 5 days
Storage temperatures: 36 - 38 degrees Fahrenheit
Ethylene Sensitive: Yes
Description: Delicate, white or green compound (lace-like) flower clusters, 3 to 6 inches across.
Color: White, Green
Botanical facts: The plant is native to the Mediterranean.
Design notes: Queen Anne's lace is very airy and works great as filler. It will round out a summer bouquet and give it a soft, full, garden look.
Purchasing hints: Buy in closed state with a few blossoms open.
Conditioning: Remove all foliage that will be below the water line. Cut stem ends with as sharp knife. Hydrate in water mixed with a commercial floral food for two hours before storage or usage.
Additional notes: In-season Queen Anne's lace is abundant along roadside vacant fields. Harvest in the cool, early morning when there stems are fully rehydrated and the blooms are in a closed state. Harvest more than you need, and discard product that does not hydrate.
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