RESEDA odorata (Sweet Mignonette)

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Reseda Odorata commonly known as ‘Sweet Mignonette’ is a species of flowering plant in the reseda family known by many other common names, including ‘Garden Mignonette’, ‘Common Mignonette’. It is probably native to Mediterranean Basin, but it can sometimes be found growing in the wild as an introduced species in...
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Reseda Odorata commonly known as ‘Sweet Mignonette’ is a species of flowering plant in the reseda family known by many other common names, including ‘Garden Mignonette’, ‘Common Mignonette’. It is probably native to Mediterranean Basin, but it can sometimes be found growing in the wild as an introduced species in many parts of the world. The acrid root is diaphoretic, diuretic and laxative. The seed is applied externally as a resolvent. This flowering species is very easy to grow.

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
1OZ 25,000 500
1/4LB 100,000 2,000
1/2LB 200,000 4,000
1LB 400,000 8,000
5LB 2,000,000 40,000

Scientific Name: Reseda Odorata

Common Name: Sweet Mignonette

Plant Type: Annual

Family: Resedaceae

Native Range: North Africa, Egypt, Garden escape in Britain 

Height: 6-12"

Spread: 2-9"

Habitat: Common weed, Rocks  

Zone: 8-11

Exposure: Part Shade to Full Sun   

Blooming Season: Mid-Summer, Early Fall

Attracts: Beneficial insects, Butterflies 

Resistant: Drought, Deer, Rabbit 

Characteristics: Fragrant, Showy

Flower Shape: Spoon 

Flower Color: Yellow  

Water Requirement: Normal to moist 

Soil Type: Well-drained, Sandy loam to Clay loam   

Soil pH: Slightly alkaline (7.5-8.5)

Advantage: Easy to grow, Low maintenance  

Uses: Perfumery, Essential oil, Medicinal and Ornamental use

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