SEEDS OF COMMON MYRTLE - MYRTUS COMMUNIS
Seeds of Common Myrtle - MYRTUS COMMUNIS - The Original Garden
Aromatic and very ornamental shrub with medicinal properties. It is used to shape hedges and for bonsai.
Evergreen shrub of 3m with green aromatic leaves and beautiful, small white flowers. The fruit is a dark-blue edible berry. All the plant is scented.
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| Attracts Wildlife | Allelopathic plants |
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| Average germination (%) | 40 |
| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas, Warm areas |
| Flower colour | White |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Fragrant | The whole plant |
| Fruit color | Black, Blue |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Bonsai, Clump, Cosmetic, Culinary, Cut foliage, Essential Oil, Gardening, Low hedge, Low maintenance garden, Medicinal, Timber, Topiary |
| Seeds per gram | 100 |
| Soil - Moisture | Dry, Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | Neutral |
| Soil - Type | No preference |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Soak the seeds in cool water for 24 hours before sowing in place in Spring.
Adapts to any soils.
The berries are used as a condiment. It has balsamic, sedative and antiseptic medicinal properties. Also used against respiratory diseases. The essential oil extracted from the plant is used in perfumery and cosmetic. The wood is well-appreciated in cabinet making and carpentry. Good firewood.
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