How to Grow Love-In-A-Mist
Nigella damascena
Your complete guide to growing Love-In-A-Mist.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Love-In-A-Mist
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Love-In-A-Mist
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and whiteflies while attracting beneficial pollinators
Attracts beneficial insects and complements the delicate texture
Similar growing conditions and bloom time, attracts beneficial insects
Attracts beneficial wasps and ladybugs that prey on aphids
Similar cottage garden aesthetic and growing requirements
Repels harmful nematodes and aphids through natural compounds
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Attracts predatory insects that control aphids and other pests
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of most annual flowers
Aggressive spreading nature can overwhelm delicate nigella plants
Allelopathic compounds in roots can inhibit germination of small seeds
