Moon Carrot

Moon carrot is an interesting flowering plant. Since it is a biennial, the first growing season it grows only a small mound of finely cut, blue leaves. The second growing season, it produces umbels of white flowers across the whole plant, giving it an unusual appearance.

Moon Carrot

Moon carrot is an interesting flowering plant. Since it is a biennial, the first growing season it grows only a small mound of finely cut, blue leaves. The second growing season, it produces umbels of white flowers across the whole plant, giving it an unusual appearance.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Seseli gummiferum

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Pronunciation

SE-sel-ee gum-MIF-er-um

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Mature Height

24 to 36 in.

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Mature Spread

10 to 15 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

white

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Bloom time

midsummer to fall

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

eastern Europe

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Light Requirements

sun to partial shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 5-9

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Elevation Limit

not specified

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