Reseda odorata

Mignonette, Sweet Reseda

Message of the Flower

Benevolence

The Mother’s Comment

Makes life fragrant without attracting attention.

Colour

Yellowish-white or greenish-yellow, orange

Family

Resedaceae

Cultivars

Several, including 'Ameliorata', 'Giant Red', and 'Machet'

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Small

Flower Texture

Soft

Number of Petals

Typically 4 to 6, though not in the traditional petal form

Floral Symmetry

Bilateral

Fragrance of Flower

Strongly fragrant, especially in the evening

Leaf Texture

Slightly rough

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous plant

Life Cycle

Annual or biennial

Blooming Period

Late spring through fall

Climate

Prefers temperate climates

Water Requirements

Moderate, drought-tolerant once established.

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained, fertile soil

Temperature Ranges

Hardy to zone 2-11

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Generally not prone to serious pest or disease problems

Pollinators

Attracts bees and butterflies

Habitat

Native to North Africa, Western Asia, and Europe; cultivated worldwide

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators

Ornamental

Widely grown for its fragrant flowers

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental and for fragrance

Endangered Status

Not considered endangered