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Love-in-a-Mist ‘Miss Jekyll Alba’

$4.00

Nigella damascena

PRE-ORDER: Ships approximately mid-March 2026

Love-in-a-Mist ‘Miss Jekyll Alba’ is a refined white selection of this classic cottage garden annual, valued for its delicate starry flowers and airy, fern-like foliage. Soft white blooms float above a haze of finely cut leaves, followed by distinctive, balloon-shaped seedpods that extend the season of interest well beyond flowering.

Easy to grow and quick to bloom, nigella thrives in cool conditions and is best sown directly into the garden early in the season. Plants form loose, upright clumps that weave naturally through borders, lending a light, informal structure to spring and early summer plantings. The white flowers pair effortlessly with other cool-season annuals and are especially effective in restrained, limited-palette gardens.

Both flowers and seedpods are useful for cutting. Allowed to self-sow, plants return reliably year after year, maintaining a gentle rhythm without becoming intrusive.

Seeds will gather in your Trug until you’re ready to check out.

Nigella damascena

PRE-ORDER: Ships approximately mid-March 2026

Love-in-a-Mist ‘Miss Jekyll Alba’ is a refined white selection of this classic cottage garden annual, valued for its delicate starry flowers and airy, fern-like foliage. Soft white blooms float above a haze of finely cut leaves, followed by distinctive, balloon-shaped seedpods that extend the season of interest well beyond flowering.

Easy to grow and quick to bloom, nigella thrives in cool conditions and is best sown directly into the garden early in the season. Plants form loose, upright clumps that weave naturally through borders, lending a light, informal structure to spring and early summer plantings. The white flowers pair effortlessly with other cool-season annuals and are especially effective in restrained, limited-palette gardens.

Both flowers and seedpods are useful for cutting. Allowed to self-sow, plants return reliably year after year, maintaining a gentle rhythm without becoming intrusive.

Seeds will gather in your Trug until you’re ready to check out.

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Product Details

  • Lifecycle: Annual

  • Hardiness: Hardy annual

  • Mature Size: 18–24 in tall × 10–12 in wide

  • Sun: Full sun to partial shade

  • Soil: Average, well-drained

  • Bloom Season: Spring to early summer

  • Flower Color: Pure white

  • Approximate Seeds Per Packet: ~200

USDA Growing Zones: 2–11 (grown as a hardy annual)
Fall sow in Zones 8–11
Early spring sow in colder regions

Growing Guide

Sowing Depth
Surface sow or barely cover. Light aids germination.

Germination Time
7–14 days

Seed to Bloom
Approximately 10–12 weeks

Starting Indoors
Not recommended. Nigella develops a taproot and does not transplant well.

Starting Outdoors
Recommended. Direct sow as soon as soil can be worked in spring, or in late autumn for earlier bloom in mild climates. Thin seedlings early to avoid crowding.

When to Set Outside
Plants should remain where sown.

Placement & Cultivation

Best planted in open borders, cottage gardens, or interplanted among perennials where its fine texture can soften stronger forms. Performs well in cool weather and may decline once summer heat sets in. Allow some plants to set seed for natural re-sowing.

Final Spacing
8–10 inches

Water Requirements
Low to moderate. Water during establishment; plants tolerate light drought once established.

Soil pH
Neutral to slightly alkaline

Fertilizer
Not required. Excess fertility encourages foliage at the expense of flowers.

Pests & Diseases
Generally trouble-free. Good air circulation prevents mildew.

Cut Flower Use
Harvest flowers just as they open. Seedpods can be cut green for fresh arrangements or allowed to dry on the plant for everlasting use.