Nigella damascena(love-in-a-mist) is a lovely old cottage garden flower, a favourite for scattering wherever there's a gap in the flower border.
Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll' bears masses of sky-blue flowers on upright stems, in contrast with ferny foliage, for up to eight weeks. Both the flowers and foliage are useful in flower arranging, and its seedheads work well in dried flower arrangements.
For best results grow Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll' in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Plants will self-seed readily. In windy gardens, support the stems with twiggy sticks.
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Nigella ‘Miss jekyll’ and wildlife
Nigella ‘Miss jekyll’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Nigella ‘Miss jekyll’ poisonous?
Nigella ‘Miss jekyll’ has no toxic effects reported.
