Love in a Mist White
Love-in-a-Mist favors full sun and cultivated soil. It is also often referred to as Devil-in-a-Bush. This flower works great as a cut and dried flower. The seed pods it produces are often dried and then presented in flower arrangements. Love-in-a-Mist thrives in areas that endure only mild summers. In hot climates they will not come into a full bloom. They belong to the Ranunculaceae family, and are related to Anemones, Clematis, Aquilegia, and Buttercup. These flowers need to receive up to six hours of sunlight a day. Where harsh winters are weathered, plant the seed on top of well-drained soil in the spring. In areas that experience gentle winters the seeds may be planted during the fall planting season. This flower handles transplanting poorly. Blooming can be prolonged if the flowers are pinched back, or if the seed is spread every 2-3 weeks during the planting season.
- Common Name: Love in a Mist White
- Latin Name: Nigella damascena
- Type: Flower
- Color: white
- Cycle: Annual
- Origin: Introduced
- Height: 18-24"
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Germination: 10-20 Days
- Seeds Per Pound: 192,000
- Seeding Rate: 9
*Planting and Bloom Season. Please remember that Planting and Bloom seasons will differ for each variety depending on the location and climate conditions where they are being planted. Please refer to the USDA Plant Hardiness Map provided in our FAQ section for specifics on how to determine the best time of year to plant for your specific situation. The information provided below is based on experienced agricultural practices throughout the Willamette Valley of Oregon and is applicable to Zones 7-10 only.