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Love-in-a-mist

Quick Facts:

  • English variety ca.1570
  • White, periwinkle, electric blue flowers
  • Wispy stems, airy foliage
  • Seed pods dry well for arrangements
  • All parts toxic; Blooms spring-summer

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Quantity: Packet (250 Seeds)

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Love-in-a-mist

More about Love-in-a-mist

Nigella damascena

An age-old English variety dating back to around 1570, love-in-a-mist produces white, periwinkle, and electric blue flowers atop wispy stems and a "mist" of airy, feather-like foliage.  Flowers mature into beautiful seed pods that dry well for flower arrangements. Self-seeds readily.  Not edible.  All parts of the plant are toxic to humans.  Blooms spring to summer.  Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.

Nigella damascena

An age-old English variety dating back to around 1570, love-in-a-mist produces white, periwinkle, and electric blue flowers atop wispy stems and a "mist" of airy, feather-like foliage.  Flowers mature into beautiful seed pods that dry well for flower arrangements. Self-seeds readily.  Not edible.  All parts of the plant are toxic to humans.  Blooms spring to summer.  Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.

Little Girl planting seeds
Little girl planting seeds

How to Grow Love-in-a-mist

Love-in-a-mist prefers a well-draining soil with a neutral pH, and full sun to partial shade. It needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, and regular watering to keep the soil moist.

Sow seed outdoors when a chance of frost is still possible.  Sow 1/8" deep in average soil with full sun exposure.  Germination will occur in 8-15 days.  Thin to one plant every 8-12 inches.

Not recommended

Although generally easy to care for, Love-in-a-mist is susceptible to fungal diseases such as powdery mildew, rust, and downy mildew. Be sure to give plants ample space to promote airflow and prevent disease.

Love-in-a-mist make excellent cut flowers. They have a unique and delicate appearance, with their small, star-shaped flowers surrounded by a lacy foliage. The flowers are long-lasting and can be used in a variety of arrangements. They also have a pleasant, light scent that adds to their charm.

CONSIDERATIONS:

Harvest Love-in-a-mist seeds when the seed pods turn brown and begin to split. Cut the stems and place the seed heads in a paper bag to dry. Once dry, rub the seed heads to release the seeds.

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SEED LONGETIVITY:

Love-in-a-mist seeds typically remain viable for up to two years if stored in a cool, dry place.

Mom and daughter planting seeds

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Janelle Stephens
Love in a mist

Whenever I post pictures of my blooming Love-in-a-mist flowers om Facebook I get many likes, comments and even requests for seeds. The blooms are sweet and dainty. Easy to grow. Actually, my favorite Thresh Seed flower!

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Kelley Muir

Beautiful flowers!!!

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