Albion Green Pod nigella

Nigella damascena 'Albion Green Pod'

AnnualRanunculaceae

Albion Green Pod nigella
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
Size4 to 2 inches tall
Growth rate
Rapid
Habit
Erect
Bloom season
Summer
Bloom color
White, green
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerLow maintenance

Attracts

Bees

Notes

'Albion Green Pod' nigella (Nigella damascena 'Albion Green Pod') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It shrugs off cool spells and light frost, though a hard freeze will damage it. This plant likes full sun and average to wet soil of most types. White double flowers open from early to late summer and attract bees. Decorative seed pods follow the blooms and work well in fresh and dried bouquets.

Pairs well with Orange Hobbit sunflower, Nimbus sweet pea, and Red fescue.