Nigella damascena 'Persian Red'

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