Flax-leaved daphne
Daphne gnidium
Daphne
Thymelaeaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
Flax-leaved daphne thrives in partial shade with well-drained, moderately moist soil and benefits from a sheltered position in the garden. Water regularly during the growing season but avoid waterlogging, as root rot is a common issue. All parts of this plant are highly toxic, so handle with care and keep away from children and pets.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
—
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Evenly Moist But Never Waterlogged
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Albania
Algeria
Baleares
Canary Is.
Corse
France
Greece
Italy
Morocco
Portugal
Sardegna
Sicilia
Spain
Tunisia
Yugoslavia
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Moths
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 11, 2022 by Sastre Oriol (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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