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Features
Family
Ranunculaceae
Native
Europe, Northern Africa, and Asia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color
Blue
Bloom Season
Spring
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
About More Flowers
Nigella damascena
1½" papery white, light blue, and dark blue flowers
Planting More Flowers
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 8"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
Barely cover
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Barely cover |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 8" |
| Thinning | When 1' tall thin to every 8" |
| Germination | 10–15 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended; seedlings are sensitive to transplant disturbance. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. For continual bloom, sow every 2 to 4 weeks after initial sowing until midsummer. Also sow in early fall for very early spring bloom. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing recently opened flowers with well-colored petals. Seed pods can be harvested at any stage. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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