Morina longifolia
Whorlflower, Acanthocalyx longifolia
Morina Morina
M. longifolia - M. longifolia is a rosette-forming, evergreen perennial with fragrant, spiny and linear, dark-green basal leaves and whorled clusters of white flowers borne on spikes in midsummer. Flowers first turn pink then red after fertilization.
Morina longifolia is: Deciduous
Leaves have a citrus-like scent when crushed.
Rosette, Upright
May cause skin irritation.
Red, Pink, White in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Slugs Slugs
Susceptible to rot in shade.
Seed heads can be left on for winter interest.
Division, Seed
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Morina longifolia (Whorlflower) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Plant in any well-drained fertile soil in full sun.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Morina longifolia
Whorlflower, Acanthocalyx longifolia
Morina Morina
M. longifolia - M. longifolia is a rosette-forming, evergreen perennial with fragrant, spiny and linear, dark-green basal leaves and whorled clusters of white flowers borne on spikes in midsummer. Flowers first turn pink then red after fertilization.
Deciduous
Leaves have a citrus-like scent when crushed.
Rosette, Upright
May cause skin irritation.
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Red, Pink, White in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Susceptible to rot in shade.
Seed heads can be left on for winter interest.
Division, Seed
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Morina longifolia (Whorlflower) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Plant in any well-drained fertile soil in full sun.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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