Love-in-a-Mist is a wonderful name for this unique wildflower. The dainty blue petals are surrounded by a ring of lacy bracts, and the foliage is fine and lacy as well. Give your garden a cool, airy feel with love-in-a-mist, a quick to bloom plant with flowers that look great both in the garden and in your cut flower bouquet. Seed pods are very attractive and look appealing in dried arrangements. Love-in-a-mist self sows readily to grace your garden year after year.
~ planting/germination ~
When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost. No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds just below soil surface at 70F and water. For continual bloom, sow every 4 weeks after initial sowing until midsummer. In warm winter climates, sow in early fall for very early spring bloom.
When to start inside: Not recommended.
Special germination instructions: Seeds should be just barely covered with soil (1/8" deep).
~ growing ~
Duration: Annual
Bloom Time: Summer
Height: 12 in to 18 in
Spacing: 3 in to 6 in
Light: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry
USDA Zone: 3a-9b
