Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella) in Zone 2a & 2b
Nigella damascena
When to plant love-in-a-mist (nigella) in zone 2b
Zones 2a and 2b share the same average frost dates in our data, so this page covers both.
Method: Direct sow: Direct-sow outside. Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella) doesn't transplant well, or doesn't need the extra time indoors.
| Start indoors | Not typically started indoors |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | May 6–May 13 |
| Estimated bloom | Jul 20–Jul 27 (~75 days after direct-sowing) |
Spacing: 4 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 1-2 ft.
Nigella, commonly sold as love-in-a-mist, is grown for its delicate, ferny foliage and pale blue or white blooms, followed by ornamental seed pods that are often as valued as the flower itself.
How love-in-a-mist (nigella) fits zone 2's season
Zone 2b's frost-free window runs about 104 days, from May 20 to September 1. Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella) needs about 75 days from sowing to first harvest.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella).
Where to buy love-in-a-mist seeds
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Growing Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella) in USDA zone 2b: when to start seeds indoors, when to direct-sow, and when to expect a bloom.
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