Bridal Veil White Nigella, Heirloom, Cottage Classic
$3.39
$3.69
Renee's Garden - This hard-to-find nigella has multifaceted 2-inch blossoms with pure white petals and deeply contrasting, striking black centers. These enticing flowers float above ferny green foliage and make good cut flowers for indoor bouquets. When the plentiful white blossoms fade, they are followed by very decorative spidery seedpods that are simple to air dry for handsome everlasting dried flower arrangements. Reliable Nigella is carefree and easy to grow in all climates.
Heirloom
Cottage Classic Heirloom
Self-seeding annual
Instructions - Annual. Germination: 60°F, 21 days. Full sun. Direct sow once the days are in the 50's and 60's. Space 9 in. apart. 75 days. Self-sows readily.
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Love-in-a-Mist "Miss Jekyll" Flower, , Nigella, 1570 Heirloom
$3.75
$4.25
The Seed Savers Exchange - (Nigella damascena) First appeared in England around 1570. Some very imaginative folk names include Love-Entangle and Jack-in-Prison. Intriguing striped seedpods dry well. It is hard to resist popping the seedpods when they are green because they pop like little balloons! Self-seeding, hardy annual, 18-24" tall.
Characteristics:
Annual plants grow to 6-12 inches tall
Soft, tufted flower heads
Tolerant of drought and dry conditions
Good for ornamental plantings and container growing
250 Seeds per Packet
Instructions: Sow seed indoors 1/4" deep. Plant out after the danger of frost has passed in late spring. Can also be directly sown outdoors 3 weeks before the last frost. Prefers light well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions.
Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost
Germination: 15-21 Days
Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart
Light: Full Sun
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Love-in-a-Mist Mixed Colors Nigella, Organic
$3.25
$3.75
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - An old-fashioned flower from southern Europe sometimes called Fennel Flower because of its nutmeg-flavored seeds. Mixed flowers in shades of blue, pink, white, and purple, averaging 1½ in. in diameter.
Certified Organic
Heirloom
Especially well-suited to the South-East
From Small Farms
Instructions - Annual. Germination: 60°F, 21 days. Full sun. Direct sow after frost since it does not transplant easily. Space 9 in. apart. 75 days. Self-sows readily.
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Mulberry Rose Nigella, Heirloom, Cottage Classic
$3.19
$3.39
Renee's Garden - Rose Nigella, also called Love in a Mist, has dainty multifaceted blossoms that open pastel pink, then deepen to an enchanting deep rose. The delicate flowers make charming petite bouquets. Once petals drop, blossoms are transformed into little fairy lanterns and the mature striped seed pods are among the prettiest of dried everlastings. This effortless and easy to grow annual is the very essence of a classic English cottage garden, yet it is adaptable to all climates.
Heirloom
Cottage Classic Heirloom
Self-seeding annual
Instructions - Annual. Germination: 60°F, 21 days. Full sun. Direct sow once the days are in the 50's and 60's. Space 9 in. apart. 75 days. Self-sows readily.
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Nigella, Love-In-A-Mist, Heirloom, Organic
$3.50
$3.75
High Mowing Seed - Light to dark blue, star shaped blooms hovering among fern-like foliage with ornamental seed pods.
Nigella - Plants are covered in blue blooms that attract pollinators and other beneficials in a humming display. Beautiful fresh cut flowers are jewel-like and bring an old-fashioned charm to bouquets. Unusual and attractive seed pods can be dried for ornamental arrangements.
Fresh cut flower or dried pods
20-28" tall
Annual
Open-Pollinated & Organic
Heirloom
50 Seeds
Instructions - Annual. Germination: 60°F, 21 days. Full sun. Direct sow once the days are in the 50's and 60's. Space 9 in. apart. 75 days. Self-sows readily.
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability