Menodora Species, Showy Menodora, Twin-Pod, Twinpod

Menodoralongiflora

Family
Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Menodora (men-OH-dor-uh)
Species
longiflora (lon-jee-FLO-ruh)
Synonym
Menodora hispida
Menodora pubens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler, Arizona

Arlington, Texas

Dripping Springs, Texas

Helotes, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Dripping Springs, TX | October 2017 | positive

I am growing them in native rocky caliche based soil un irrigated after establishment in central Texas . They are slow to establish but q...Read More

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NE Medina Co., TX (Zone 8a) | August 2006 | positive

This is a lovely yellow wildflower that is fairly easy to grow from seed. The foliage is kind of wispy with linear leaves. It takes a whi...Read More

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