Nigella damascena
Green Maiden
Common names: Gretchen in the Bush, Bride in Hair
Photo: Kaldari · Public Domain · Source
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Description
The Green Maiden enchants with delicate blue flowers that seem to float in a fine veil of threadlike foliage. After flowering, decorative balloon‑like seed pods form, which dry well in bouquets for a long time. The annual plant readily self‑seeds.
Care instructions
Sow the Green Maiden from April directly into a sunny bed; it does not tolerate transplanting well. A fall sowing in September yields early, vigorous blooms. Water sparingly; it prefers drier conditions. Allow some seed pods to mature, then it will reappear on its own the following year.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
sandy, loamy, well-drained, lean
Feeding
Light feeder
Companion planting
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