Monfazred common myrtle

Myrtus communis 'Monfazred'

ShrubMyrtaceae

Monfazred common myrtle
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantFragrantEdibleEvergreen
USDA zones8 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Growth rate
Moderate
Habit
Mounding
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay

Garden uses

BorderContainerCottage gardenFoundationHedgeLow maintenancePollinator gardenPrivacy screenRock gardenSpecimenWinter interest

Attracts

Bees

Notes

'Monfazred' common myrtle (Myrtus communis 'Monfazred') is a shrub for borders, containers, hedges, and foundation plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Deer tend to browse other plants first. The mounding evergreen has fragrant leaves and blooms in spring and summer. Bees visit the flowers.

Pairs well with Pineapple sage, Mondo grass, and Bishop of Llandaff dahlia.

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