This feathery flower blooms in shades of blue, white, and pink, and reseeds easily, but does not transplant well. It is noted for its interesting seedpods.
Latin Name
Nigella damascena
Family
Ranunculaceae
Also Known As
Ragged Lady Devil in the Bush
Type of Plant
Annuals
Bloom Season
June - July
Seasons
Spring
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 2'
Max Spread: 1.5'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Toxicity
Do not ingest
Colors
Native Range
Southern Europe and northern Africa
History
Love-in-a-Mist was a common garden flower in Europe by the 16th century and had made its way to the colonies by the 18th century. It was listed on a seed order placed by Henry Middleton of South Carolina in 1800.
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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