Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 20. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society. Scanned by Omnitek Inc.
Sunset®: All zones
USDA: 3-7
Heat Tolerance: Winter growth, dies in summer
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Eurasia
Growth Habits: erect biennial
Watering Needs: Regular water, well-drained soil
Propagation: Seed in place, autumn or spring. When starting in container, do not damage the tap root, replanting it
Harvest the seeds in late summer by removing the dry heads, and letting them dry over newspaper.
Blooming Habits:
Small white flowers, in May to July, yielding caraway seed.
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