Nigella, Love in a Mist

Aug 17

Nigella - well known as Love in a Mist, is a hardy annual loved for both its beautiful blue or white flowers and feathery foliage, as well as its balloon-like seed pods, which dry perfectly.

Nigella is easy to grow from seed and can be direct sown after frost, taking only 60-75 days to reach maturity. About 18-24” tall, with wiry, strong stems it is drought tolerant once established, reflecting its heritage as a Mediterranean wayside flower growing in rocky soil and loving sun. However, cultivated varieties do love some extra moisture and grow taller with bigger seed heads when given the conditions.