Plants > Climbers

toothpick plant

Visnaga daucoides

Genus: Visnaga
Family: Apiaceae
Common Names: picktooth, Spanish carrot, Spanish picktooth, toothpick bishop's weed, toothpick chervil, visnaga

About this plant

An upright annual with fine, filigree foliage and domed, white flower heads up to 12cm across produced from early summer to early autumn, followed by decorative green seed heads

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. May require staking

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in situ in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years