Nigella damascena
Black‑cumin
Common names: Love‑in‑the‑garden, Gretchen in the bush, Bride in the hair
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Description
The plant produces delicate blue flowers that appear to float in a fine veil of thread‑like foliage. After flowering, it forms decorative, balloon‑shaped seed pods that dry well for use in bouquets. It is an annual that readily self‑sows.
Care instructions
Sow in April directly in a sunny bed; it does not transplant well. A fall sowing in September yields early, vigorous blooms. Water sparingly, preferring drier conditions. Allow some seed pods to mature; the plant will reappear the following year from seed.
Companion planting
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