
Yellow mignonette
Reseda lutea
Yellow mignonette is a low-maintenance perennial that thrives in full sun to partial shade with average, well-drained soil. Water regularly but avoid waterlogging, as it tolerates brief dry spells once established. It is a wonderful pollinator plant that attracts bees, butterflies, and moths with its sweetly fragrant yellow flower spikes.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 24″
Soil
chalk
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
-10° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 3, 2021 by flusk (cc-by-sa)
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