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Albion Green Pod
Flower
FlowerNigella damascena
- Full sun
- Zones 1–11
- 65 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 9" spacing
- Low water
- Annual
Overview
Fluffy 1 3/4-2" blooms fade to large light green seed pods on 12-24" stiff stems. Accented by attractive, ferny foliage. Whimsical, balloon-shaped seed pods dry readily/easily. Flowers attract and feed bees as well as other beneficial insects. Also known as Love in a Mist.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost
Growing
Sun: full. Water: low. Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates poor to average fertility. Space plants 9" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.