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Nigella, Fennel Flower, Nutmeg Flower, Spanish Fennel, Spanish Love-in-a-Mist 'Exotic'

Nigellahispanica

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Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Nigella (ny-JELL-luh)
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Species
hispanica (his-PAN-ih-kuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Light Blue
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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