Rampion mignonette

Reseda phyteuma

Physical Characteristics

Reseda phyteuma is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, 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

C. and S. Europe to W. Asia and N. Africa. Naturalized in Britain[17].

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked[2, 46, 61, 105]. Used as a pot-herb.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known