Rampion Mignonette
Reseda phyteuma
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, Egypt, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Türkiye
Robert Flogaus-Faust
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Resedaceae
- Genus:
- Reseda
- Species:
- Reseda phyteuma
- USDA Symbol:
- REPH
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Biennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, greenish-white
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky, open areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in spring with light; surface sow or barely cover.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI