Reseda lutea Wild mignonette (Resedaceae)

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Reseda lutea
Wild mignonette
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The Reseda lutea plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Resedaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild mignonette.

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Latin Name:  Reseda lutea
Common Name:  Wild mignonette
Family:  Resedaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:  0.45

Habitat:  Waste places, disturbed ground and arable land, especially on calcareous sub-strata[17].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in any well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soil in a sunny position or in some shade if the summers are long and hot[200]. Plants can sometimes be established on old mortared walls[219]. A good plant for bees and butterflies[200].

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