Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella damascena and cultivars)

Love-in-a-Mist

Nigella damascena bears delicate 1.5‑inch flowers in shades of blue and white, surrounded by finely divided, fennel‑like foliage. Blooms appear mainly in May and June, with sporadic flowers through summer, followed by attractive 1‑inch green seedpods that mature to cream and burgundy. The plant self‑sows readily.

Key Features

• Charming blue or white flowers with intricate, lacy foliage.
• Decorative seedpods for dried arrangements.
• Self‑sows, creating naturalistic drifts year after year.

Growing Conditions

Does not transplant well; sow seeds in situ in any well‑drained soil in full sun.

Care & Propagation

Sow seeds in spring. Infrequent problems.

Landscape Uses

Beds, borders, cut flowers; cottage garden style.

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