Nigella elata

Nigella elata

Native to:
Bulgaria | Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | Greece | Krym | North Caucasus | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe

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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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