Love-in-a-mist
Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll'
Genus: Nigella
Species: damascena
Cultivar: 'Miss Jekyll'
The Genus name refers to the very black seeds that these plants produce.
Category: Annuals & Biennials
Height: 0.50 m (50 cm)
Spread: 0.05 m (5 cm)
Form: Annual
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Sun/Shade: Full sun or light shade
Soil Type: Poor or moderately nutritious, well drained.
Drought Tolerance: Drought tolerant (when established)
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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