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    Nigella hispanica 'Curiosity'

    Also Known As

    • Spanish Love-in-a Mist

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 24"-30"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 1-11

    Nigella hispanica 'Curiosity' plant details

    Nigella hispanica 'Curiosity' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Nigella hispanica 'Curiosity'

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: ranunculaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Nigella hispanica 'Curiosity'

    USDA Zones: 1 - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is a fabulous wildflower from Spain & North Africa. It is tall (24-30") with large 2 ½" single flowers that open up pale blue with green veins, but soon darken to deep blue-violet. A stand of this flower is breathtaking in all its dark blueness. The seed capsule does not inflate like the usual "Love-in-a-Mist", but becomes a deeply grooved cylinder topped with twelve filaments which grow down & twist, giving the impression of a jester's hat. It's super easy to grow & will self sow in your garden. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Nigella hispanica 'Curiosity' plant

    How to Grow Nigella hispanica 'Curiosity'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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