Also known as Queen Anne’s Lace or Bird’s Nest, Wild Carrot is a graceful native wildflower loved for its airy white flower heads and delicate, naturalistic appearance.
Flowering from midsummer into autumn, its large lace-like umbels often feature a distinctive dark central floret, creating a beautiful contrast against the surrounding sea of white blooms. Wild Carrot adds softness, movement and height to borders, meadows and wildlife gardens, whilst attracting a wide variety of pollinators and beneficial insects.
Despite its delicate appearance, this is a wonderfully resilient and low-maintenance flower that thrives in poor soils and requires very little intervention once established. Perfect for creating a relaxed cottage garden or wildflower aesthetic.
Wild Carrot Seeds by Seed Revolution
3 For 2 Seeds
Simple Method
Scatter the seeds directly onto bare soil. Clear the area of debris and lightly rake the surface to create a loose seed bed. Evenly broadcast the seeds, then lightly rake again to ensure good seed-to-soil contact.
More Controlled Method
Use a weed-suppressing membrane if desired, add a layer of soil over the top, sow seeds evenly and gently press into the surface.
When to Plant
Sow Wild Carrot seeds in autumn (September to November) or early spring (March to May).
Where to Plant
Wild Carrot thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for wildflower meadows, borders and naturalistic planting schemes.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist whilst seedlings establish. Once mature, plants are drought tolerant and require very little maintenance.
Flowering Period
June to September.
Approximate Height
Typically reaches 60–90cm in height — tall enough to weave beautifully through surrounding planting and add soft movement to the garden.