The Botanical Alphabet is a gardening and

typography project in which for each plant,

chosen from among the most beautiful

of the entire world's flora,

we have matched a typeface in an iconic

typographic style, for the pleasure of the soul

and mind and for a greener world.

A brand-new way to combine the joy of gardening

with the art of personal expression.

Spell out names, words, or special messages

with the eco-friendly seed packets,

each representing a letter of the alphabet.

N - NIGELLA

THE PLANT

Lovely pale-blue, star-like flower, with feathery foliage.

Dried seed pods are also very decorative.

THE TYPE

A font inspired by Mexico 1968 Olympics logo,

which used geometric patterns to create the illusion of movement.

Details:

Name: Nigella

Variety: Miss Jekyll

Latin name: Ipomoea purpurea

Seed quantity: 1,25 grams

Packet size: 9 x12,5 cm

Packet material: Made from paper produced

using tomato waste fibers, it can be disposed

of in biodegradable waste

Plant size: 30-50 cm height, 15-30 cm spread

Container size: Minimum 20 cm diameter

HOW TO GROW

SOWING

Outdoor Early spring or autumn

Indoor 6-8 weeks before last frost

GERMINATION

Time 10-14 days

Temperature 15-20°C

HOW TO SOW

Direct sow Sow seeds on soil surface;

press lightly but do not cover

overnight for faster germination

Indoor Surface-sow in trays with light exposure

CARING

Light Full sun

Watering Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings 

Soil Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

Feeding Minimal feeding; soil enrichment at planting

is usually sufficient

GROWING TIP

Nigella self-seeds easily, so remove seed heads

if you want to control its spread. Deadhead to

encourage more blooms.

HARVESTING

Harvest seed pods when they turn brown and

dry for ornamental use or seeds.

INTERESTING FACTS

Fun fact 1

Nigella is also known as “Love-in-a-Mist” because of

its feathery foliage that surrounds the flowers like a mist.

Fun fact 2

Nigella damascena’s unique seed pods, often used

in dried flower arrangements, have a papery texture

and can add a rattling sound when shaken,

adding an auditory element to floral displays.