Mezereon
Daphne mezereum
Mezereon thrives in partial shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Avoid disturbing its roots once established, as it dislikes transplanting. Note that all parts of this plant are highly toxic — handle with gloves and keep away from children and pets.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply But Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-50° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 10, 2020 by Emanuele Santarelli (cc-by-sa)
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