Nigella stellaris
Nigella stellaris
- Native to:
- Lebanon-Syria | Türkiye
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus:
- Nigella
- Species:
- Nigella stellaris
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 45 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 — 14–21 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best after cold stratification for 2-3 weeks; sow in spring or fall.
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