Love-In-A-Mist – Nigella Seed

Description

Love-In-A-Mist, or Nigella, is a delicate and charming annual that features unique, fern-like foliage, enchanting blooms, and decorative seed pods. This timeless classic adds a whimsical touch to gardens and floral arrangements alike.

Key Features:

Flower Colors: Soft shades of blue, white, and pink.

Distinctive Seed Pods: Ornamental pods perfect for dried arrangements.

Plant Habit: Compact, bushy plants with lacy green foliage.

Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies.

Specifications:

Plant Height: 12-18 inches tall.

Bloom Time: Early summer through midsummer.

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil Preferences: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

Growth Habit: Fast-growing annual.

Growing Instructions:

Planting Season: Sow directly outdoors in early spring or late fall for blooms the following season.

Seed Spacing: Scatter seeds thinly and cover lightly with soil.

Watering: Water regularly until established; thereafter, drought-tolerant.

Care Tips: Allow seed pods to develop if collecting for dried arrangements.