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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!

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

  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • purple
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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