White Mignonette
The tall-growing white flower heads of Reseda alba which originates in the Mediterranean, is only slightly scented but is an attractive source of food for butterflies, wild bees and hover flies. The continuously flowering and beautiful cut flower can be used for cottage garden flower arrangements until the first frosts.
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Characteristics
Botanical name: Reseda albaHeight in cm: ca. 80Use of flowers: Good for insects and beesFlower colour: whiteVegetation period: annual
Origin
Multiplier: Azienda agricola "La Torre" / Wim Brus, Bioland-Gärtnerei Dalwastengarten, Dorfgemeinschaft Hohenroth Cerifications: Bioland, Demeter
Cultivation
Seed required for 1000 plants (g): 0.5Sowing depth: Germinates in lightPlanting distance (cm): 25 x 25