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Nigella, Devil in a Bush, Hair of Venus, Love-in-a-Mist, Ragged Lady 'Miss Jekyll Rose'

Nigelladamascena

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Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Nigella (ny-JELL-luh)
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Species
damascena (dam-ASK-ee-nuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Austin, Texas

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Kathkc
East Falmouth, MA (Zone 7a) | January 2003 | positive

A little tempermental when growing from seeds. Delicate looking blue floweris worth the care. One of Gertrude Jeykell's favorites. Looks ...Read More

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