Nigella, Devil in a Bush, Hair of Venus, Love-in-a-Mist, Ragged Lady
Nigelladamascena 'Bridal Veil'

Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Nigella (ny-JELL-luh)
Species: damascena (dam-ASK-ee-nuh)
Cultivar: Bridal Veil

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
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