Tall melilot
Melilotus altissimus
Tall melilot is a vigorous, easy-to-grow legume that thrives in sunny to partially shaded spots with average moisture. It produces sweetly scented yellow flowers that are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. Plant it in a naturalized area or wildflower meadow and water regularly during establishment; it largely looks after itself once settled.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately; Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 7, 2020 by Jolanda Marianne (cc-by-sa)
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