Nigella damascena - Nigella damascena
b169 (Nigella damascena)
A well-known garden plant since the 16th century. Flowers in white and in a range of shades of blue. The decorative seed heads are extremely suitable for dry arrangements. Fragrant seeds. Height ca. 40-50 cm.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Lifespan | annual |
|---|---|
| Comment | cut flower, somewhat resistant to slug damage |
| Nigella damascena | |
| Seed spacing in the row | 20 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 15 cm |
| Sowing depth | 1 cm |
Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.