love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena)
Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella damascena) is a charming annual herb known for its delicate, fern-like foliage and unique blue, white, or pink flowers. It produces ornamental inf
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Temperature
Prefers moderate temperatures, tolerates summer heat.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Light feeding, compost at planting is often enough.
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Prefers moderate temperatures, tolerates summer heat.
Outdoor
Light feeding, compost at planting is often enough.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
30-60 cm
Spread
15-30 cm
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Finely dissected
Flower Size
2.5-4 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderRanunculales
- familyRanunculaceae
- genusNigella
- speciesNigella damascena
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 2/5
Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
Contains alkaloids; seeds are considered mildly toxic if ingested in large quantities and are not for culinary use.