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Nigella damascena
Love-In-A-Mist
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer:
Description
Nigella damascena is an annual. Branching to 1'-1.5' high. All leaves are finely cut into threadlike divisons. Blue, white, or rose flowers, 1"-1.5" across bloom in spring. This beautiful annual was actually used in Elizabethan times for English cottage gardens. It looks great in window boxes and will self-seed.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Red, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.