Visnaga daucoides 'Casablanca' (Toothpick bishop's weed 'Casablanca')

Cultivation

Grow any moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline, fertile soil in sun. May need support. Not fully harder in colder areas of the UK.

Suggested uses

Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Contact with sap may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction. Though used in herbal medicine and to create some modern medicines, prolonged use may lead to health problems. Avoid use during pregnancy & lactation, and whilst taking blood thinners.