Nigella Midnight Plant profile - Nigella Midnight back to category view all profiles Type Nigella papillosa, Love-in-a-mist Growing Conditions Hardy Annual Plant Height 55cm Plant Spread 30cm Plant on/out April-May Sow March-April Harvest June-Sept Position Full Sun Supplier Thompson & Morgan Tasting notes and description Pretty, fern like foliage, velvety rich blue flowers, dark purple seed pods. Direct sow in borders or spring sow in cells Uses The seeds have a strong aroma and spicy taste, they can be used as a condiment or spice to flavour cakes, breads and curries.