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

Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Nigella (ny-JELL-luh)
Species: hispanica (his-PAN-ih-kuh)
Cultivar: Curiosity

Synonym:Nigella papillosa

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Light Blue
Blue-Violet

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

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

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds