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Nigella hispanica 'Curiosity'

 
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Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Nigella (ny-JELL-luh) (Info)
Species: hispanica (his-PAN-ih-kuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Curiosity

Synonym:Nigella papillosa

2 vendors have this plant for sale.

3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Annuals

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Green
Light Blue
Blue-Violet

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are good for drying and preserving

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

By LilyLover_UT
Thumbnail #1 of Nigella hispanica by LilyLover_UT

Profile:

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral berrygirl On Mar 5, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA
(Zone 7b) wrote:

SSE offers this one.
Large violet-blue flowers are followed by deep purple spider-like seedpods. Finely cut feathery green foliage. Nice when used in borders, as a cut flower, or dried for arrangements. Self-seeding, hardy annual, 20-24" tall."

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Boerne, Texas



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