Nigella damascena 'Persian Red'

Also Known As

Fennel Flower
Love Entangle
Persian Red Love-in-a-Mist

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

1-12

Nigella damascena 'Persian Red' plant details

Nigella damascena 'Persian Red' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with bronze and green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy, red and white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nigella damascena 'Persian Red'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy, red and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nigella damascena 'Persian Red'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Swaths of carmine paint the overlapping petals of this lovely cottage garden staple, once called 'Fennel Flower' or 'Love Entangle' in the 1600's. Sow direct and sow more than once a season for a longer period of bloom. Great cut flowers too! Self sows.

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Gardening facts about Nigella damascena 'Persian Red' plant

How to Grow Nigella damascena 'Persian Red'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- bronze
- green
Flower Color
- white
- red
- burgundy
Fruit
- green
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy

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