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

Nigellahispanica

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Nigella (ny-JELL-luh)
Species
hispanica (his-PAN-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Nigella papillosa
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
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Light Blue
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Bloom Size
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

Boerne, Texas

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Large violet-blue flowers are followed by deep purple spider-like seedpods. Finely cut feathery green foliage. Nice when used in borders,...Read More

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