Persian Jewels Indigo Love-in-a-mist is a compact cultivar of Nigella damascena that fills a garden with delicate, fringed flowers in striking indigo blue from spring through summer. This frost-tolerant annual grows just 12, 18 inches tall and reaches full bloom in 84 days from seed, making it a quick reward for direct sowing in early spring. Hardy in zones 2, 11, it thrives in full sun with moderate water and actually improves in drought conditions, earning its place in low-maintenance gardens across nearly every American climate.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
18in H x 12in W
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Moderate
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The indigo blooms emerge from fine, feathery foliage that adds airiness to flower beds, and pollinators flock to the delicate petals throughout the growing season. Direct sow it as early as 3, 4 weeks before your last frost date, and it germinates reliably in cool soil between 55, 70°F. Its compact 12-inch spread makes it a natural choice for front borders or containers where its airy texture softens harder edges.
Love-in-a-mist is grown primarily as an ornamental flower, prized for its delicate indigo blooms and fine-textured foliage that float above garden beds. The flowers work beautifully in fresh arrangements and dry well for winter bouquets.
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Direct sow outdoors 3, 4 weeks before your last spring frost date, and again in early to mid-summer for continuous bloom. In zones 7, 10, you can also fall sow for earlier spring flowers. Sow thickly across the soil surface since seedlings will need thinning, pressing seed gently into contact with soil.
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