Love-in-a-Mist
Nigella damascena
Traits
Varieties We Carry
StandardNigella damascena
Sizes & Pricing
Seed PackFrom$3.39
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow to Moderate
Mature size12-18 in × 9-12 in
About Love-in-a-Mist
Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella damascena) is a delicate cool-season annual with feathery foliage and intricate blue, white, or pink blooms, followed by ornamental striped seed pods. In NE Florida, direct sow seeds in October–November for winter and spring color; plants fade when summer heat arrives but self-seed reliably for the following season. Starting at $3.39.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Winter, Spring
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Annual
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Plant in full sun; in NE Florida, love-in-a-mist is a cool-season annual sown in fall (October–November) that blooms in winter and spring before bolting when summer heat arrives.
Water
Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained; avoid waterlogging. In NE Florida's mild winters, rainfall is often sufficient — water only when soil dries out to an inch deep.
Soil & Fertilizer
Direct sow in fall into well-drained sandy or loamy soil amended with compost; Nigella does not transplant well due to a taproot. Incorporate a slow-release balanced fertilizer at bed preparation. Self-seeds freely for repeat color each cool season.
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Common questions
Is Love-in-a-Mist a good plant for St. Augustine?
Love-in-a-Mist is a plant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 12-18 in × 9-12 in.