Love-in-a-Mist Seeds
a.k.a. Ragged Lady, Emir of Buchara
Nigella damascena
How to plant Love-in-a-Mist seedsLove-in-a-Mist is a hardy annual with fine, threadlike leaves and charming 1½ in. flowers at the end of each branch. An excellent cut flower, Love-in-a-Mist forms interesting horned seed capsules which are beautiful in dried arrangements. Plants grow to 1½ ft. tall and prefer cool weather.
How to Plant and Grow Love-in-a-Mist
Plant Love-in-a-Mist Seeds: Direct sow into prepared seed beds that have been cleared of weeds and have had the top 1 in. of soil loosened. Rake seed in lightly. Press into soil by walking over area. Keep moist.
Grow Love-in-a-Mist: Full or part sun. Average to little water. Tolerates a wide variety of soils with good drainage. Comes into bloom quickly. Planting is done in spring. Where winters are mild can also be sown in the fall for early spring bloom. Make successive sowings 4 weeks apart (until plants begin to self-sow) to ensure a continuous supply. Flowers are excellent for cutting, horned seed capsules are highly decorative in dried arrangements. Deer resistant.
