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Ravenswing

Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing'

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This is the bronze-purple form of the common Queen Anne’s lace. It produces beautiful, highly fringed, lacy foliage in a dusky purple.

CareProvide full sun and average to dry soil. Cut off flower stalks to prolong foliage vigor and reduce possible over self-seeding.

PropagationSow ripe seed in autumn or spring. If you're letting this plant self-seed, choose only the darkest purple plants; plants without the distinctive color will not mature true to the cultivar.

ProblemsSlugs, snails, and caterpillars. Powdery mildew.

  • Genus : Anthriscus
  • Plant Height : 1 to 3 feet
  • Plant Width : 1 to 3 feet
  • Zones : 10, 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Uses : Containers
  • Moisture : Dry to Medium
  • Growth Rate : Fast
  • Tolerance : Frost Tolerant
  • Light : Full Sun
  • Maintenance : Low
  • Plant Type : Perennials
  • Foliage Color : Purple/Burgundy
  • Characteristics : Self Seeds, Showy Foliage
  • Plant Seasonal Interest : Spring Interest
  • Bloom Time : Summer
  • Flower Color : White

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