Love In A Mist Seeds – Nigella damascena Flower plant

Love-In-A-Mist is a charming annual flower admired for its delicate blooms surrounded by fine, feathery foliage. Producing elegant flowers in shades of blue, white, pink, and lavender, this easy-to-grow plant adds a soft, romantic appearance to cottage gardens, borders, cutting gardens, and wildflower plantings. Its unique ornamental seed pods provide additional interest long after flowering has finished.

Features

• Delicate star-shaped flowers with airy foliage
• Attractive ornamental seed pods
• Ideal for cottage and wildflower gardens
• Excellent cut and dried flower plant
• Easy-to-grow annual flower
• Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators
• Long-lasting garden interest

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Nigella damascena
• Common Name (US): Love-In-A-Mist
• Seed Type / Variety: Flowering Ornamental Annual Plant
• Growth Habit: Upright branching annual
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall in mild climates
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: Early Spring or Fall
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10–21 days in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; avoid waterlogged soil
• Mature Plant Size: 12–24 inches tall and 8–12 inches wide
• Plant Spacing: 8–10 inches apart