Ammi visnaga Seeds

Ammi visnaga SeedsJust sow the seed of this versatile species where it is to flower. Ammi visnaga is a delightful plant in summer borders, where it acts as a foil to brighter colours and is also highly regarded by flower arranger both for its umbels of cool green white flowers and light, ethereal foliage. It looks particularly good in a vase with dahlias. Ammi visnaga, sometimes known unglamorously as Toothpick Weed, as its dried stems were once used as toothpicks,

making it a must-have variety for novice houseplant growers

They perform well in well-drained soil and are drought-tolerant once established

glossy leaves with lime green edges grow in a twisted shape

The name comes the Japanese word meaning ‘Milky Way’ or ‘Heaven’s River’ which refers to the galaxy

height and beauty

It forms striking-looking leaves with dark pink-red colouring in the middle

These plants are excellent for naturalising and will attract a variety of pollinators

A delightful mix of large single blooms produced in profusion on compact bushy plants

and can also be grown in a large patio pot (using ericaceous compost)

Eye-catching on the vegetable plot as well as on the plate

palmately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped

indirect sunlight and water when the top 2-3cm of soil becomes dry to touch