Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella) in Zone 8b
Nigella damascena
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 | Mar 11–Mar 18 |
| Estimated bloom | ~75 days after direct-sowing |
Spacing: 4 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella).
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