Nigella damascena
Love-In-A-Mist
Description
Nigella damascena is an annual. Branching to 1-1.5 ft. high. All leaves are finely cut into threadlike divisons. Blue, white, or rose flowers, 1-1.5 in. across bloom in spring.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, White
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.