Good plant #17 - Ammi Majus

This is one of my favourite hardy annuals.  It's so easy to grow from seed, which can be sown in autumn or spring.  No wonder it's other name is bishop's weed because it grows with little effort - just like weeds.

It likes most soils.  I add a bit of extra compost to the soil to aid water retention.  If you have sunny moist border, it will romp away and will seed your border year after year.

I stake the plants if not planted in a sheltered spot and I tend to grow in large groups/ swathes. This helps avoid them being blown over.   It's a great plant for adding elegant height quickly, poking through an under-storey.

Because it's white, it's a great colour companion for most other flowering and foliage plants. 

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