Nigella damascena L.
Fully hardy, readily self-seeding annual with finely divided bright green foliage, bearing pale blue flowers surrounded by a ruff of foliage in early spring to summer. [RHSE, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘Is an annual, and grows wild among the corn in the southern parts of Europe; varies with white and blue flowers, both single and double.’ [BM t.22/1787]. Very common in the Victorian cottage garden. [Don]. Introduced to Britain in 1570. [JD].
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1845, 1850 and 1857 catalogues [H.157/1845].
Notes
Published Feb 05, 2009 - 02:56 PM | Last updated Mar 05, 2010 - 09:30 AM
Nigella damascena L. | BM t.22/1787 | BHL
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Southern Europe, north Africa |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Love-in-a-mist, Devil-in-a-bush |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Nigella damascena |
| Confidence level | high |