Love-in-a-Mist Seeds, Free Shipping, Nigella damascene,

$2.95

Love-in-a-Mist, or Nigella damascene, is a lovely and delicate flower favorite. It’s a cottage-garden standard, with its sweet, small flowers nestled in a mass of ferny foliage.

15 in stock

Description

Nigella, or Love-in-a-Mist, lends an old-fashioned and romantic air to any flower garden, pollinator plot, or cut flower arrangement. It is also loved for its striking seed pods, which are considered as decorative as the flowers themselves.

Nigella damascene also comes with a host of whimsical common names: Love-in-a-Mist, Love-in-a-snarl, Love-in-a-puzzle, Lady in the Bower, Ragged Lady, Devil-in-the-bush, Hair of Venus, and more.

This feathery annual plant grows anywhere from 14 to 24 inches high and about 12 inches wide. It features fern-like foliage of bright green, and resembles fennel with its lacy bracts.

The blooms are about 1.5 inches in diameter and usually present in blue. However, white, lavender, and pink are not uncommon.

The seedpod is up to 2 inches long and is green with purple stripes. This makes the seedpods popular for dried flower arrangements.

Nigella damascene is native to southern Europe, northern Africa, and southwest Asia. It is commonly grown in temperate regions worldwide.

Benefits of Nigella

  • Flowers attract bees and other pollinators to the garden
  • Suitable for garden borders or hanging baskets
  • Excellent dried flower
  • Great filler for bouquets
  • Self-sows prolifically once established

Tips for Growing Love-in-a-Mist

In southern gardens, plant Nigella damascene in late fall before any frost. Direct sowing is recommended, as the plant is sensitive to root disturbance. Sow sparsely in the garden and cover very lightly or scratch into the soil gently and water. No cover is needed over the winter.

In more temperate climates, plant in a similar fashion in spring, once soil temperatures have reached 60°F. Plant in loose, well-draining soil containing plenty of organic matter. Nigella damascene appreciates a more acidic soil, as well.

While not recommended, you can sow in large cell packs and transplant out within 4 to 6 weeks of germination. Avoid waiting too long, as Love-in-a-Mist has a long taproot and doesn’t appreciate being damaged.

Love-in-a-Mist is a short-lived annual, so succession sowing every 2 – 3 weeks throughout spring is recommended for more flowers.

Plant in full sun or partial shade in slightly acidic soil. Space about 8-9 inches apart in well-draining soil. Water regularly, but avoid over-watering soil to prevent disease.

Nigella Details

  • Life span: Annual
  • Color scheme: Lavender, blue, white, and pink
  • Height: 18-24 inches
  • Time to Germinate: 10-15 days
  • Time to maturity: 12-14 weeks

Terms of Sale

Sold by weight — you will receive a minimum of 150 mg of seed, about 60-70 seeds, shipped free from Florida via regular USPS First Class Mail to U.S. mailing addresses only.

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