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Queen Anne’s Lace: Yay or Nay? #760811

Asked July 09, 2021, 11:50 AM EDT

Hello. I recently noticed aQueen Anne’s Lace plant in my native backyard garden. I did not plant it, and think perhaps it was in a wildflower seed mix. My question is: is it invasive and beneficial to a native garden? I am concerned with how it resembles poisonous hemlock. I read an article about this harmful plant. Thank you! I’m attaching a photo to confirm the identity of this plant.

Franklin County Ohio

Expert Response

Hello,

I would say that the plant is Queen Anne's lace, sometimes called wild carrot. Queen Anne' lace, or Daucus carota, is a biennial wildflower and in some states it is considered a noxious weed. While it is a very aggressive plant which reseeds readily, it also provides food and nectar for some wildlife. It can be tolerated in the yard or garden but should be managed by removing flowers before they are able to develop mature seed. Some people are sensitive to the sap, so it should be handled with gloves.

I have listed two links below for articles concerning Queen Anne's lace. Please read these and write back if you have more questions.

Thanks for asking Ask Extension.

Betsy B. - MGV

https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/queen-annes-lace-daucus-carota/

https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/daucus-carota/.

Elizabeth Betagole Replied July 10, 2021, 12:41 PM EDT

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