Also known as Love-in-a-Mist · 40 gardener saves
Nigella: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Nigella, the genus most gardeners know as love-in-a-mist. We track 2 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 2 most-saved Nigella varieties
Of 2 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Nigella questions
How many types of Nigella are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Nigella varieties. The most popular — ranked by 40 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Nigella grow in?
Across its varieties, Nigella covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Nigella bloom?
Most Nigella varieties bloom in early summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Nigella should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Design with Nigella in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
