Moon Carrot
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- SHIPSBeginning in April, after your last frost date
- ZONEBiennial (flowers in the second year), zones 5-10
- INCLUDES3 plants, each in a 2.5" diameter pot
- Botanical NameSeseli gummiferum
Description
The funkiest addition to your garden, this unusual specimen has beautiful foliage that is silvery and lacy, and the mauve to cream blooms are an ombre masterpiece. Thrives in poor, dry soil. Native to Neptune and other planets, and huge David Bowie fans (probably).
- SUN Full sun, or part shade
- HEIGHT 3ft when full grown
- SPACING 18" between plants
- CLIMATE Grows everywhere except extreme winter regions
- DEER Deer resistant
- KIDS+PETS Non-toxic
- WATER Drought tolerant
- INDOOR+POTSGrows well in containers outside.
How to Plant
Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Fill a little bit of the loose dirt back into the hole and tuck your plant in so the base of the stem is even with the top of the hole. Now fill in the rest of the soil around the roots, give the soft ground around the base of your new plant friend a few solid pats to compress the soil onto the roots, and a long, gentle drink of water.
Where to Plant
Find a place that gets a decent amount of sun, in well draining soil.
When to Plant
Avoid the heat of the day when planting — plant in the early morning, late afternoon, or by the light of the moon. Plant outside after your average last frost in the spring.
When to Expect Blooms
Mid summer to frost in its second year.
Care Instructions
Water regularly until they get established, and then give them extra water during dry spells.
Extra Credit
An actual carrot, like Chocolate Lace Flowers. Avid self-seeder.