Nigella consists of upright, bushy annual plants characterized by their finely divided foliage. Each plant produces solitary blooms featuring five petal-like sepals that are typically blue or white, accompanied by delicate, feathery bracts. After flowering, they develop distinctive ornamental seed pods.

Nigella

Nigella 'Blue Power'PBR

Nigella 'Choc Ice'

Nigella 'Dragon Fly'

Nigella 'Greenpod'

Nigella 'Midnight Blue'

Nigella 'Musical Prelude'

Nigella 'Pink Power'PBR

Nigella 'Snow White'PBR

Nigella 'White Power'PBR

Nigella arvensis

Nigella arvensis var. involucarta

Nigella bucharica 'Blue Stars'

Nigella bucharica 'Emir of Buchra'

Nigella damascena is a robust annual plant that can reach heights of up to 50 cm. It features finely dissected, bright green leaves that create a bushy appearance. During the summer, it produces pale blue, saucer-shaped flowers measuring approximately 4 cm in diameter, each surrounded by a fringe of finely cut foliage. After flowering, the plant develops distinct, inflated seed pods that add visual interest.

Nigella damascena

Nigella damascena 'Albion Black Pod' is a robust, bushy annual that features finely divided, dark green foliage. Throughout summer, it produces clusters of white flowers accented by green centers. After flowering, the plant develops distinctive seed pods that transition from a deep red to a nearly black hue, adding visual interest to the garden.

Nigella damascena 'Albion Black Pod'

Nigella damascena 'Albion Green Pod'

Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll Alba' is a bushy annual that grows upright. It produces white flowers measuring around 4 cm in diameter during the summer, rising prominently above the finely divided leaves. After flowering, it develops distinctive, inflated seed capsules that add visual interest.

Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll Alba'

Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll Rose'

Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll' is a robust annual that grows upright and bushy. It produces pale blue flowers measuring about 4 cm in diameter during the summer, rising prominently above the delicate, feathery leaves. After flowering, it generates distinctive, inflated seed pods that add visual interest.

Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll'

Nigella damascena 'Mulberry Rose' is an annual plant that can reach heights of up to 60 cm, featuring slender, finely divided green foliage. During the summer months, it showcases flowers measuring up to 4.5 cm in diameter, displaying hues ranging from pale to rosy pink. After blooming, the plant develops distinctive inflated seed pods that add visual interest. Both the flowers and seed pods are suitable for use in floral arrangements. This variety is also beneficial for attracting pollinators.

Nigella damascena 'Mulberry Rose'

Nigella damascena 'Oxford Blue' is a tall annual that reaches heights of up to 75 cm. It features delicately divided, feathery leaves and produces deep blue blooms throughout the summer. After flowering, it develops inflated seed pods that are suitable for cutting and drying.

Nigella damascena 'Oxford Blue'

Nigella damascena 'Power Blue 2'PBR

Nigella damascena 'Power Pink 2'PBR

Nigella damascena 'Power White 2'PBR

Nigella damascena 'Moody Blues' is an annual that can grow up to 50 cm in height, featuring finely lacy green foliage. During the summer months, it produces flowers measuring up to 4.5 cm in diameter, showcasing various shades of blue. After flowering, it develops distinctive, inflated seed pods that add visual interest. Both the blooms and seed pods are suitable for use in floral displays. This plant also attracts pollinators, making it beneficial for garden ecosystems.

Nigella damascena Moody Blues (mixed)

The Persian Jewels Group is a rapidly developing annual, reaching heights of up to 45 cm. It features finely divided foliage and produces small, semi-double blooms in blue, pink, and white. After flowering, it develops ornamental seed pods.

Nigella damascena Persian Jewels Group

Nigella damascena Persian Jewels Group indigo-flowered is an annual that can grow up to 60 cm in height, featuring slender, finely cut green foliage. During the summer months, it produces rich blue blooms measuring up to 4.5 cm in diameter, which are succeeded by unique, inflated seed pods. Both the blooms and seed pods are suitable for use in floral displays. This species also attracts a variety of pollinating insects, making it beneficial for garden biodiversity.

Nigella damascena Persian Jewels Group indigo-flowered

Nigella damascena var. minor

Nigella garidella 'Lucky Blue'

Nigella hispanica L. is a robust annual that reaches up to 60 cm in height, characterized by its finely divided leaves. During the summer, it showcases vivid blue blooms featuring dark red centers formed by the stamens and developing fruits. As these fruits mature, they transform into light green, swollen capsules that are tinged with dark red.

Nigella hispanica L.

Nigella orientalis 'Transformer' is an annual plant featuring finely divided foliage and yellow, saucer-shaped blossoms that appear in late spring and early summer. The pale green seed capsules develop into ivory-colored pods with prominent ribs, giving them an appearance similar to an inverted umbrella.

Nigella orientalis 'Transformer'

Nigella oxypetala

Nigella papillosa is an erect, bushy annual that can reach heights of 50 cm. It features delicate, finely divided leaves and slender, branching stems. The flowers, measuring up to 7 cm in diameter, are typically blue or purple, with occasional white varieties. After flowering, it produces distinctive goblet-shaped seed heads adorned with star-like styles.

Nigella papillosa

Nigella papillosa 'African Bride' is a tall, bushy annual that reaches approximately 70 cm in height and features delicately divided leaves. It blooms in spring or summer, depending on when it is sown, with single white flowers showcasing a prominent dark purple center. After flowering, it develops inflated seed pods that begin as pale green and mature to a deep purple hue.

Nigella papillosa 'African Bride'

Nigella papillosa 'Curiosity'

Nigella papillosa 'Delft Blue' is a compact annual, reaching heights of up to 75 cm, characterized by its finely dissected foliage. During the summer months, it displays white flowers that are marked with vivid blue streaks and splashes, encircling a cluster of purple stamens. The blooms, along with the subsequent inflated seed pods, are suitable for use in floral compositions.

Nigella papillosa 'Delft Blue'

Nigella papillosa 'Midnight' is a bushy annual reaching heights of up to 75 cm. Its foliage features delicately divided leaves. During the summer months, it blooms with flowers displaying dark blue petals encircling a cluster of deep purple stamens. After flowering, the inflated seed capsules that develop can also be incorporated into floral arrangements.

Nigella papillosa 'Midnight'

Nigella papillosa Ebony and Ivory Mixed

Nigella sativa is a vertical, multi-branched annual that can reach heights of up to 30 cm. Its foliage consists of finely dissected, vibrant green leaves. During the summer months, it bears white flowers with a hint of blue, measuring up to 3.5 cm in diameter. After flowering, it develops swollen seed pods filled with a multitude of seeds. The seeds, known as nigella or black cumin, are valued for their aromatic qualities and culinary uses.