Daucus Dara

Dara Ornamental Carrot (Cut Flower)

Discover the beauty of Daucus Dara, an outstanding cut flower that’s actually an ornamental carrot!

This unique plant produces attractive 3–5-inch lacy umbels atop strong, sturdy, upright stems in captivating shades of dark purple, pink, or white. Highly productive, each plant yields 7–15 stems, making it a fantastic choice for long-lasting bouquets.

Also known as Queen Anne’s lace, ornamental carrot, or wild carrot, Dara adds a touch of wild elegance to any arrangement.

Key Features of Daucus Dara:

• Unique Cut Flower: An ornamental carrot prized for its lacy blooms.
• Attractive Lacy Umbels: Produces delicate, 3–5 inch flower clusters.
• Beautiful Color Mix: Flowers in shades of dark purple, pink, or white.
• Highly Productive: Yields 7–15 stems per plant for abundant harvests.
• Long-Lasting in Bouquets: Excellent vase life for cut flower arrangements.
• Tall and Sturdy: Reaches 36–50 inches with strong, upright stems.

Growing Tips for Your Daucus Dara Seeds:

Direct Seed (recommended): Sow seeds thinly in rows, covering lightly, during your growing season (or in the fall in warmer southern regions). For a continuous harvest, make 2-3 successive sowings, spaced 2 weeks apart.

Transplant: Sow seeds 4-6 weeks before your last expected frost. When the first true leaves appear, transplant seedlings into larger containers. Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors.

Tips for Success: Chilling seeds at 40-45°F (5-8°C) for 1-2 weeks prior to greenhouse sowing can improve germination. Cooler temperatures of 58-62°F (14-17°C) are best for seedling establishment. Support may be needed in windy locations. Choose a sunny site with average, well-drained soil. Established plants can tolerate drier conditions.

Space plants 3-12 inches apart. Harvest for fresh bouquets when less than 80% of the flowers are open. For dried arrangements, harvest when flowers are fully open and before pollen sheds.