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Nigella, Devil in a Bush, Hair of Venus, Love-in-a-Mist, Ragged Lady 'Mulberry 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
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
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; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

San Anselmo, California

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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