When does Daucus carota bloom?

Daucus carota blooms from June through August, producing distinctive flat-topped clusters of small white flowers.

What pollinators visit Daucus carota?

Daucus carota attracts a variety of pollinators including bees, beetles, and flies to its umbrella-shaped flower clusters.

What growing conditions does Daucus carota prefer?

This native plant grows best in full sun with medium water requirements, though it can tolerate some shade and drier conditions once established.

Is Carrot HOA-friendly?

Carrot takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Carrot

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Daucus carota

Last reviewed: June 2026

Daucus carota is a native forb found in Georgia that produces clusters of small white flowers from June through August. This wild carrot thrives in full sun with medium water needs and attracts bees, beetles, and flies.

Carrot (Daucus carota) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org (opens in new tab), 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

Pollinators

bees, beetles, flies

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Coast Range Sierra Nevada Central California Valley Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Southern California Mountains Central Basin and Range Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains East Central Texas Plains South Central Plains Sonoran Basin and Range

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.

Growing Carrot

Grow Carrot in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 12 to 36 inches tall and spread 6 to 12 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

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.

Common questions

When does Daucus carota bloom?: Daucus carota blooms from June through August, producing distinctive flat-topped clusters of small white flowers.
What pollinators visit Daucus carota?: Daucus carota attracts a variety of pollinators including bees, beetles, and flies to its umbrella-shaped flower clusters.
What growing conditions does Daucus carota prefer?: This native plant grows best in full sun with medium water requirements, though it can tolerate some shade and drier conditions once established.
Is Carrot toxic to dogs?: Carrot is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
Is Carrot toxic to cats?: Carrot is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for cats (aspca.org).
Is Carrot HOA-friendly?: Carrot takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

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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