Nigella hispanica
- Product number: 543200
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Latin: Nigella hispanica
More whimsical than the common Love-in-a-mist, this Spanish nigella boasts large, 6 cm deep purple-blue flowers and purple-red stamens. There is also a "spicy" side to this species. The seeds have a pleasant nutmeg scent and taste like a piquant spice. Delicious with pasta or on savory pastries. Traditionally used as an insect repellent in the linen closet.
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Latin: Nigella hispanica
Dutch: Spaanse Nigelle
English: Fennel Flower
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- Flower colour: Deep purple-blue with purplish-red stamens
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Nigella hispanica
- Dutch: Spanish Nigella
- Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
- English: Fennel Flower
