Nigella hispanica 'Midnight'

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Love-in-a-mistAnnualFamily: Ranunculaceae

Flower colour:

Blue

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Nigella hispanica 'Midnight' is a particularly lovely annual flower, bearing unusual velvety, dark purple blooms in contrast with lush green feathery foliage, followed by ornamental, dark purple, seed pods. Like most nigellas, it is easy to grow and makes a fabulous cut flower.

For best results grow Nigella hispanica 'Midnight' in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Plants will self-seed readily.

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Nigella ‘Midnight’ and wildlife

Nigella ‘Midnight’ 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 ‘Midnight’ poisonous?

Nigella ‘Midnight’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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