Nigella papillosa 'Midnight'

Also Known As

Fennel Flower
Midnight Love-in-a-Mist

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 24"-30"
W: 12"

planting zones

1-12

Nigella papillosa 'Midnight' plant details

Nigella papillosa 'Midnight' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nigella papillosa 'Midnight'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, self-sowing, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nigella papillosa 'Midnight'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

More commonly called fennel flower, for the whorl of bracts that create the 'mist' are missing in this species. 'Midnight' has large velvety purple flowers with contrasting burgundy stamens, the flowers displayed on tall stems.

By: Select Seeds

Gardening facts about Nigella papillosa 'Midnight' plant

How to Grow Nigella papillosa 'Midnight'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy

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