Ammi Majus Seeds
Ammi Majus
Lacy-white dainty flowers blooming in for a frothy display.
A lovely filler flower, adding a delicate level of ethereal nature to a garden bed and your cut flower arrangements.
Approx 500 seeds
- Cut Flowers
- Drought Resistant
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Not Fussy
Ammi Majus Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Ammi Majus seeds produce delicate, lacy white flowers ideal for wildflower gardens and cut flower arrangements. Sow from March to September for a long flowering season. These pollinator-friendly flowers thrive in full sun with well-drained soil and regular watering, attracting beneficial insects.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Ammi Majus Seeds
- Sow:March–September, direct outdoors or in pots
- Germination:7–14 days at 15–20°C
- Grow:Full sun, well-drained soil; thin seedlings to 30cm apart
- Water:Regular watering, keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- Harvest:Cut flowers when blooms open for fresh bouquets
- Best for:Wildflower gardens, pollinator-friendly borders, cut flower beds
Ammi Majus, also known as Bishop’s Flower, is a charming annual that adds a soft, ethereal touch to garden beds and cut flower arrangements. Its frothy, white umbels bloom from summer to autumn, providing nectar for bees and butterflies. Easy to grow, it thrives in full sun or partial shade and self-seeds freely, making it a sustainable choice for wildflower and pollinator-friendly gardens.
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How to Grow
Start Ammi Majus seeds outdoors in well-drained soil located in a sunny or partially shaded spot. This annual thrives with minimal effort and is suitable for balconies, containers, or garden beds where it can receive ample light during the growing months from June to September.
Sowing
Scatter the seeds on firm, damp soil and pat them down gently. Then cover with a thin layer of soil and place the area in a sealed clear container in a sunny spot to encourage germination during the sowing windows of February to April or August to September.
Growing
Once seedlings emerge, thin them to provide adequate space for growth, considering the plant's potential height and spread in a 30 cm pot or garden bed. This ensures healthy development and airflow, preventing overcrowding as the plants mature.
Plant care
Keep the soil moist until germination and continue watering moderately throughout the growing season, especially during dry spells. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to promote prolonged blooming and support pollinators, ensuring the plant remains attractive and vigorous from June through September.
About Ammi Maju
Ideal for pots or borders, pollinator-friendly, hardy annual, self-seeding
- Cut Flowers
- Drought Resistant
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Not Fussy
History of Ammi Maju
Native to Egypt, Ammi Majus was historically used in herbal remedies by the ancient Egyptians. Today, its dried stems are sometimes used as toothpicks in Middle Eastern markets. This plant supports biodiversity by attracting bees and butterflies to your garden.
| Other Names | Bishop's flower, false bishop's weed, laceflower and bullwort |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Known to be toxic |
FAQs
Yes, it readily self-seeds to return year after year.
Typically 60-90 cm tall.
Sow seeds in spring after the last frost for summer blooms.