Carrot
Daucus carota
Last reviewed: June 2026
Carrot (Daucus carota) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org, last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
GA
Pollinators
bees, beetles, flies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Wild carrot is a biennial herb that produces delicate white flower clusters resembling Queen Anne's lace during summer months. This native plant grows 1-3 feet tall with feathery foliage and thrives in full sun with moderate water needs.
In an HOA neighborhood
Carrot takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Often considered a weed by conventional standards
- Can self-seed aggressively
- Dies back completely in winter leaving bare spots
Wildlife value
The white umbel flowers attract a diverse array of pollinators including native bees, beneficial beetles, and flies. Seeds provide food for birds while the foliage can host butterfly larvae.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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