Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Characteristics
Lacy foliage
Growth Habit
Upright
Bloom Season
Spring to Summer
Flavour Profile
N/A
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Open Pollinated
Plant Type
Flowering Plant
Planting Season
Winter
Fruit Size
N/A
Plant Height
90–120 cm
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
3–9
Container Garden
No
Plant Spacing
30–40 cm
Planting Depth
0.5 cm
Growing Conditions
Sunny location
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Daucus carota 'Dara' be used as a cut flower?
Can Daucus carota 'Dara' be used as a cut flower?
Yes. Its sturdy stems and multicolored flower heads make it a popular choice for fresh bouquets and floral arrangements.
Do the flower colors change as they mature?
Do the flower colors change as they mature?
Yes. The blooms can develop in shades of white, pink, and deep burgundy, creating a naturally varied display as they mature.
Will Daucus carota 'Dara' attract beneficial insects?
Will Daucus carota 'Dara' attract beneficial insects?
Yes. The open, umbrella-shaped flower clusters are attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators
Can this variety be grown in wildflower-style gardens?
Can this variety be grown in wildflower-style gardens?
Yes. Its airy flowers blend well with ornamental grasses and other flowering plants in cottage gardens and naturalistic landscapes.
Does Daucus carota 'Dara' self-seed under suitable conditions?
Does Daucus carota 'Dara' self-seed under suitable conditions?
Yes. If seed heads are left on the plant, it may self-seed naturally in favorable growing conditions.
How is Daucus carota 'Dara' different from wild Queen Anne's Lace?
How is Daucus carota 'Dara' different from wild Queen Anne's Lace?
'Dara' is an ornamental cultivar selected for its larger blooms and striking mix of white, pink, and burgundy flower colors, unlike the mostly white flowers of wild Queen Anne's Lace.