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Features
Family
Ranunculaceae, Buttercup family, includes columbine, clematis, delphinium, and love-in-a-mist.
Native
Southwest Europe and Northern Africa
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Blue
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
About Love-In-A-Mist Delft Blue
Nigella papillosa
1 ½"–2'' wide, white petals with violet-blue streaks.
Planting More Flowers
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 8"
Light Required
Full sun, will tolerate part shade
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Barely cover
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Barely cover |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 8" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 8" |
| Germination | 10 – 15 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended; seedlings are sensitive to transplant disturbance. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. For continual bloom, sow every 2 to 4 weeks after initial sowing until midsummer. Also sow in early fall for very early spring bloom. |
| Special Care | Remove spent flowers to prolong bloom period and prevent re-seeding unless you want the attractive seed pods for arrangements. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning when fully open. For dried pods, let seed pods form, then clip and hang upside down in a warm, dry location out of bright light, for about 2 weeks. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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