Ravenswing (Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing') an-THRISS-kuss sil-VES-tris Genus:  Anthriscus This is the bronze-purple form of the common Queen Anne's lace. It produces beautiful, highly fringed, lacy foliage in a dusky purple. Care:  Provide full sun and average to dry soil. Cut off flower stalks to prolong foliage vigor and reduce possible over self-seeding. Propagation:  Sow ripe seed in autumn or spring. If you're letting this plant self-seed, choose only the darkest purple plants; plants without the distinctive color will not mature true to the cultivar. Problems:  Slugs, snails, and caterpillars. Powdery mildew.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Invasive/Aggressive Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Self Seeds, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Summer Flower Color White Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Naturalizing, Suitable as Annual Style Meadow Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Tolerance Frost Tolerant Type Perennials