Low Menodora

Menodora heterophylla

Native to:
Botswana, Mexico, South Africa, United States
Low Menodora

United States. War Dept; Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878; Baird, Spencer Fullerton, 1823-1887; United States. Army. Corps of Engineers

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Oleaceae
Genus:
Menodora
Species:
Menodora heterophylla
USDA Symbol:
MEHE2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Subshrub
Height:
30 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow
Ground Cover:
Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Butterflies & Moths:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from rootstock following fire; adapted to periodic grassland and shrubland fires.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid and semi-arid regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds may have variable dormancy; cold stratification improves germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI