The leaves are delicate and thready, somewhat fern-like in appearance.
Warning
Queen Anne’s lace spreads aggressively by reseeding itself.
It adapts easily to poor soil conditions and tends to grow where many things won’t.
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The plants can also be dug out by their taproots before they go to seed.
To control the spread, snip off the flower heads before they go to seed in late summer.
Scatter them in the desired place and gently press the seeds into the soil.
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They will eventually take root and come up the following year.
Queen Anne’s Lace vs.
Some differences can help avoid confusion.
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The rash can be treated with ice or over-the-counter anti-itch creams.
Thiswildflower attracts pollinators, including butterflies and bees.
The root is edible when it is young.
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Dried and roasted roots can be ground for making coffee.
No, but it is related to the carrot family.
Poison hemlock grows much larger, from 3-10 feet tall.
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The name of Queen Anne’s lace has somewhat fuzzy origins.
Queen Anne’s Lace.
