Sow in succession
3–4 sowings, 2–3 weeks apart; fall-sow in mild areas.
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Nigella damascena
A seed worth growing
Love-In-A-Mist Nigella Seed
About this variety
An heirloom nigella in mixed colors.
This heirloom love-in-a-mist blooms in blue, mauve, pink, purple and white, each flower wrapped in a lacy veil of fine foliage.
Inflated seed pods follow, good fresh or dried. Also called devil-in-a-bush.
Flowers about 65–70 days from sowing, and pods about 80–85 days, on plants 12–24" tall. Open-pollinated.
Specs
- Packet: 50 seeds
- Average 14,000 seeds per oz.
- Plant height: 12–24"
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Quick Facts
Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.
Growing guide
From seed to harvestBarely cover
Light aids germination; 10–14 days at 60–65°F.
Direct sow if you can
Roots resent disturbance.
Cut for flowers or pods
Fresh at colored bud; dry once pods are firm.
Growing Information
Days to germination
About 10–14 days at 60–65°F (16–18°C).
Direct sowing
The best method. Sow 3 or 4 times, 2–3 weeks apart, early in the season to keep flowers and pods coming. Where winters are mild, sow in fall. Barely cover the seed, since light helps it sprout.
Starting indoors
Possible, 4–6 weeks before planting out, but nigella dislikes root disturbance, so transplant carefully and early.
Light
Full sun.
Plant height
12–24".
Plant spacing
2–9".
Hardiness
Annual.
Harvest
For fresh use, cut when buds are fully colored or once pods start to form. For drying, wait until the pods are firm.
Soil
Average soil that drains well.
Uses
Fresh and dried bouquets and border plantings.
Also called
Love-in-a-mist.
Packet
50 seeds.
Seeds per oz.
About 14,000 on average.
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