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Sweet Myrtle

  • Scientific Name: Myrtus communis
  • Garden: Xeriscaping Garden
  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
  • Sun/Shade Exposure: Full Sun or Part Shade
  • Moisture Requirements: Dry

Plant Information

Myrtles are so drought tolerant and they smell so good and we’re finding more and more cultivars that are hardy in Portland. This one is a real surprise because the green form of ‘Compacta’ is not nearly as hardy as this charming variegated version. A slow growing perfectly round shrub with light green leaves edged in cream- brush them- they smell so good. To 3′ x 3′ in 8 years. In summer small white flowers have a sexy little brush of white stamens. CUTE. Full sun to very light shade in a warm protected position. Don’t go planting this shrub out in the open, exposed to wind. It will fry. Instead keep it close and it will be fine. Extremely drought tolerant. Plant type: Shrub | Sun exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade Biome: Hot Aspects, Low Water/No Water, Oregon Coast Foliage color: Variegated | Foliage season: Evergreen

Data Source

www.xeraplants.com

Photo Credit

MYCO Full CM (©2020 Cheri Moland), MYCO Flower CM (©2020 Cheri Moland), MYCO Flower2 CM (©2020 Cheri Moland), MYCO Leaf CM (©2020 Cheri Moland)