This is the bronze-purple form of the common Queen Anne’s lace. It produces beautiful, highly fringed, lacy foliage in a dusky purple.
CareProvide full sun and average to dry soil. Cut off flower stalks to prolong foliage vigor and reduce possible over self-seeding.
PropagationSow ripe seed in autumn or spring. If you're letting this plant self-seed, choose only the darkest purple plants; plants without the distinctive color will not mature true to the cultivar.
ProblemsSlugs, snails, and caterpillars. Powdery mildew.
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- Genus : Anthriscus
- Plant Height : 1 to 3 feet
- Plant Width : 1 to 3 feet
- Zones : 10, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Uses : Containers
- Moisture : Dry to Medium
- Growth Rate : Fast
- Tolerance : Frost Tolerant
- Light : Full Sun
- Maintenance : Low
- Plant Type : Perennials
- Foliage Color : Purple/Burgundy
- Characteristics : Self Seeds, Showy Foliage
- Plant Seasonal Interest : Spring Interest
- Bloom Time : Summer
- Flower Color : White
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