DonnaW
These are so pretty and they smell nice too
Still can't do the pic I'll work on it later
THANKS
GeoChuck
Sorry to say this is not Queen Annes's lace. This is the wild version of it. The real Queeen Annes's lace has a blue spot in the center of the flower, and it doesn't grow in the wild. But it is a nice flower any way.
celticvoice
Actually Queen Anne's Lace has a whole family all related to carrotas, one is a hemlock and poisonous (not the tree), they all have sinmlar flowers, but different sizes and heights of the plants Hemlock is WAYYY tall; Bishop's weed is short and dainty, e.g. "Queen Anne's Lace" is called daucus carota it IS the wild version, sorry Chuck) and does have a red color spot. "Queen Anne's Lace or Wild Carrot (Daucus carota) "A common 'alien' plant, the wild carrot provides a spectacular show in late summer in fields and meadows. Other common names include Bird's Nest (referring to the appearance of the flower cluster when closed) and Devil's Plague, supposedly because birds avoid the seeds like the plague." http://www.naturalmoment.com/wildflowers/queenannes.html
celticvoice
"Queen Anne's Lace is a biennial that normally grows three to four feet tall, but can grow almost five feet in the right conditions. It's flowers are white and sometimes pink. Being related to the carrot, it has a carrot-like root that even smells like a carrot. Some suggest it is edible cooked, while others say no. This is likely because Poison Hemlock can be easily mistaken for Queen Anne's Lace, due to their similarities." Some say the color spot is blue: "Did you Know? Queen Anne's Lace is a member of the Parsley family. Have you ever noticed the tiny purplish-black floweret in the center of the otherwise white flower? The black floweret is sterile and will not produce seed. It is not known why nature put it there, perhaps to attract pollinators." "Brought to the U.S. from Europe, Queen Anne's Lace was originally used in old Victorian gardens. It's tiny seeds are easily spread by the wind, and it quickly spread around the landscape. All it takes to add them to your field is
celticvoice
"All it takes to add them to your field is to spread a few seeds around. Next, year, you will have plenty. If you want some for a garden setting, spread the seeds in the location you have chosen. They require little attention. Queen Anne's Lace will thrive in poor soils and dry conditions. They do like full sun." http://www.gardenersnet.com/flower/queenann.htm
celticvoice
So this has the BLUE spot, so it is a variuety of Queen Anne's Lace. All the other relatives have NO color at all, like Bishop's weed.
celticvoice
Parsley and carrots are related, BTW
tomswift46
really very nice in front of that barn...lovely Roger!