How to Grow and Care for Love-in-a-mist

Love-in-a-mist is a member of the buttercup family with leaves that resemble those of the dill plant. The flowers, which bloom in early summer, sport tiny black seeds at their centers. Love-in-a-mist seeds get added to bread in some Middle-Eastern countries with a flavor like oregano or nutmeg. But note that it could be toxic if ingested in quantities.

Long valued for its medicinal and healing properties, black cumin is widely available as a dietary supplement. In fact, it is even referenced in Islamic literature. Black cumin has historically been used as a moth repellent and air freshener. Nowadays, it is primarily used as a spice, providing aromatic flavor.

This is an annual herbaceous plant (see ephemeral). The field black cumin forms an upright, up to about 10 to 30 cm high and branched stalk. The leaves are pinnate, with less than 1 mm wide, pointed tips.

Spanish fennel is a charming, ornamental plant notable for its delicate, ferny foliage and captivating sky-blue flowers with a ruffled appearance. Flowering in spring to summer, it thrives in full sunlight and well-drained soils, reflecting its Mediterranean origin. As it matures, spanish fennel reveals intriguing seed pods that add ornamental value, making it a favorite in cottage gardens and as a dried flower.

Wild fennel is a charming wildflower with fine, feathery foliage and delicate blue flowers, often spotted in fields and along roadsides. Thriving in well-drained soils under full sun, it blends the toughness to withstand open, rural landscapes with a subtle beauty marked by its love-in-a-mist-like blooms. Its distinct seedpods add textural interest post-flowering, showcasing wild fennel's adaptability and resilience.