Lace flower (aka Ammi or Orlaya) is the garden equivalent of that friend who shows up effortlessly chic while everyone else is trying too hard. Airy, romantic, and wildly useful in bouquets, this is a must-grow if you love flowers that look expensive but behave themselves. 

Good news: growing lace flower from seed is refreshingly simple. 

Step 1: Pick the Right Spot (Sun, Please and Thank You) 

Lace flower thrives when you give it: 

• Full sun to light shade 
• Well-drained soil 

It’s adaptable, forgiving, and not precious about soil fertility. In fact, overly rich soil can lead to floppy stems—and we’re here for graceful, not messy. 

Step 2: Direct Sow for Best Results (Trust Us) 

Like poppies, lace flower prefers to be planted where it plans to live its whole life. 

• Direct sow outdoors 
• Best timing: 
• Early spring, as soon as the soil is workable 
• Or late fall for earlier blooms the following year 

Cool weather helps germination and sets the stage for strong, upright plants. 

Step 3: Light Coverage Is the Move 

Lace flower seeds are small but not dramatic about it. 

• Scatter seeds evenly 
• Lightly cover with ⅛ inch of soil 
• Water gently to settle them in 

Think “tucked in,” not “buried alive.” 

Step 4: Keep It Moist—Then Back Off 

While seeds are germinating: 

• Keep soil evenly moist 

Once plants are established: 

• Lace flower is moderately drought-tolerant 
• Water during long dry spells, not daily just because you’re bored 

Step 5: Thin Early (Your Future Stems Will Thank You) 

Once seedlings are a few inches tall: 

• Thin plants to 8–12 inches apart 

This spacing encourages: 

• Better airflow 
• Stronger stems 
• Longer-lasting blooms 

And yes, it feels wrong at first. It’s also completely right. 

Step 6: Minimal Feeding, Maximum Payoff 

Lace flower doesn’t need much: 

• Skip heavy fertilizers 
• Too much nitrogen = floppy growth 

Let the plant focus on producing those cloud-like blooms we all obsess over. 

Step 7: Harvest, Admire, Repeat 

Lace flower is a cut-and-come-again superstar. 

• Harvest when blooms are just opening 
• Cut long stems regularly to encourage more flowers 
• Leave some blooms to go to seed if you want it to self-sow 

Fair warning: once you grow it once, you’ll wonder how your garden ever lived without it. 

A Pro Move (From Someone Who’s Been There) 

Succession sow every 2–3 weeks in early spring for a steady supply of fresh, delicate blooms instead of one big moment. This is especially clutch if you love arranging flowers indoors. 

Final Words  

Lace flower is proof that soft, romantic flowers don’t have to be fragile or high-maintenance. Plant the seeds, give them a little space, and let them work their quiet magic. Effortlessly elegant—just how we like it. 

Happy growing 💚