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Didiscus (Blue Lace Flower)
Trachymene coerulea
Powder-blue lace umbels — rare and sought-after in bouquets.
Full sun
Moderate
Well-drained
Medium
Yes
Ornamental
Annual
Half-hardy
10 L
25 cm
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Ammi majus
Matching umbel flower structures attract overlapping populations of hoverflies and parasitic wasps for comprehensive pest control coverage.
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Scabiosa
Both attract parasitic wasps and hoverflies that control aphids, while their similar heights and airy foliage create visual harmony.
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Orlaya (White Lace Flower)
Complementary white and blue lacey flowers attract different beneficial insects and share identical light, water, and soil requirements.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
Shop local first
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