Showy Menodora
Menodora longiflora
- Native to:
- Mexico, United States
iNaturalist: © bpankratz (iNaturalist #289583053)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Oleaceae
- Genus:
- Menodora
- Species:
- Menodora longiflora
- USDA Symbol:
- MELO2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, calcareous soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Plant is native to rocky soil and ledges along streams in canyons on the Edwards Plateau and Trans-Pecos, from June to September. It is also found from Texas and south New Mexico, south to central Mexico.
Source: npn.rngr.net