Nigella elata
Nigella elata
- Native to:
- Bulgaria | Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | Greece | Krym | North Caucasus | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus:
- Nigella
- Species:
- Nigella elata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 14–28 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best after cold stratification for 2-4 weeks; sow in spring or fall.
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