Love-in-a-mist
Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll'
Common Name: Love-in-a-mist
Genus: Nigella
Species: damascena
Cultivar: 'Miss Jekyll'
The Genus name refers to the very black seeds that these plants produce.
Category: Annuals & Biennials
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has interesting foliage, Has interesting/colourful ornamental fruit
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 0.50 m (50 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 0.05 m (5 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Blue |
| Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: June to August |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained
This hardy annual has finely-divided, feathery foliage. Bright blue, semi-double flowers are produced in summer. Swollen seed-pods follow the flowers. Nigella damascena ‘Miss Jekyll’ self seeds freely. The common name ‘Love-in-a-mist’ probably refers to how the flowers can become hidden amongst the finely cut foliage.
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