Week 10 | Seseli 'Moon Carrot' | 2 Pack

2 Spring Starter Plants | Plug Size: 32*
This means the plugs are from a 32-cell tray. 32-cell trays are full-sized trays specifically for vernalized perennials.

Ships Week of Mar 8

Moon Carrot
Seseli gummiferum

If you love airy, delicate flowers and unusual foliage, Moon Carrot is one of those plants that deserves a place in your garden. With its silvery-blue, finely divided leaves and delicate, lace-like white flower umbels, this beautiful ornamental brings an almost ethereal quality to garden beds and floral arrangements.

Moon Carrot spends its early growth developing a gorgeous mound of feathery, blue-gray foliage that looks beautiful even before the flowers appear. When it blooms, tall, branching stems rise above the foliage, carrying clusters of tiny white flowers that resemble delicate fireworks. The combination of sculptural foliage and airy blooms makes it especially appealing for naturalistic gardens and specialty cut flower production.

Unlike many traditional perennials, Moon Carrot is generally a short-lived perennial or biennial. It often spends its first year establishing foliage, flowers in its second year, and may die after setting seed. Allowing some seed heads to mature can encourage new seedlings and help maintain a continuing population in the garden.

For floral designers, Moon Carrot offers something wonderfully different. Its soft, lacy flowers add movement and texture without overwhelming other blooms, while the distinctive blue-gray foliage makes an interesting addition to garden-style arrangements.

Height: 24-36"
Spread: 18-24"
Color: White flowers with silvery-blue foliage
Bloom Time: Summer, typically in its second growing season
Plant Type: Short-lived perennial or biennial
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5-9, with winter survival dependent on drainage
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Best For: Cut flowers, airy bouquet fillers, cottage gardens, gravel gardens, pollinator plantings, and naturalistic landscapes

Growing Tips: Plant Moon Carrot in full sun and well-drained soil. Excellent drainage is especially important during winter, as plants dislike sitting in cold, wet soil. Once established, Moon Carrot tolerates relatively dry conditions and performs well in lean or moderately fertile soil.

Avoid excessive fertilization, which can encourage soft growth. Because Moon Carrot develops a substantial taproot, transplant young plugs carefully and avoid disturbing established plants.

For cut flower production, harvest flower stems when the small white florets have begun opening across the umbels. Cut during the coolest part of the day and hydrate stems promptly. The developing seed heads can also add interesting texture to arrangements.

Moon Carrot is one of those quietly spectacular plants that brings something completely different to the garden. Between its beautiful silver foliage, delicate white flowers, and airy architectural habit, it's an excellent choice for gardeners and flower farmers who appreciate unusual botanical textures.

Photo Credit: Farmer Bailey