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Daucus carota

Family Apiaceae
Plant Type vegetable
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The vegetable Daucus carota (cultivated carrot) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, white and fragrant flowers during early summer to late summer. The foliage is medium green in colour, fine in texture and fragrant. Daucus carota (cultivated carrot) bears fragrant vegetables.
Typical Uses Culinary, cut flowers, vegetable garden and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Daucus carota .