Mignonette, Garden mignonette

Reseda odorata

Physical Characteristics

Reseda odorata is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from June to October, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies), insects. The plant is self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

N. Africa - Egypt. An occasional garden escape in Britain[17].

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Acrid Diaphoretic Diuretic Laxative Resolvent The acrid root is diaphoretic, diuretic and laxative[240]. The seed is applied externally as a resolvent[240].

Known Hazards

None known