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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.
