Miss Jekyll Alba is a pristine white cultivar of love-in-a-mist that brings an ethereal quality to spring and summer gardens. This heirloom variety grows to a compact 12-18 inches tall and flowers within 84 days from seed, making it remarkably quick to bloom. Hardy from zones 2 to 11 and naturally frost-tolerant, it thrives in full sun with moderate water and handles dry spells with ease. The delicate white blooms appear from March through August, attracting pollinators while requiring virtually no intervention once established.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
18in H x 12in W
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Moderate
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The pure white flowers of Miss Jekyll Alba create an almost ghostly elegance against the fine, feathery foliage that gives love-in-a-mist its common name. Its compact stature and rapid flowering cycle mean you can sow seeds directly into the garden and enjoy blooms within three months, even in cooler climates. Unlike many ornamentals, this variety tolerates frost, handles drought naturally, and asks for almost nothing in return except full sun and moderate water once a week.
Love-in-a-mist is grown primarily as an ornamental flower for garden beds, borders, and cutting gardens. The delicate white blooms are prized for fresh arrangements and bring an airy, romantic quality to bouquets. Some gardeners also allow the seed pods to mature on the plant, where they develop striking ornamental horned structures that dry beautifully for dried flower arrangements.
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Direct sow seeds outdoors three to four weeks before your last frost date for spring blooms, then sow again in early to mid-summer for continuous flowering through fall. In zones 7-10, fall sowing is also an option. Sow seeds at a depth of 1/16 inch, pressing them lightly into prepared soil. Expect sprouts to emerge within 7 to 21 days. Direct sowing is recommended over indoor starting.
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