Lawsonia Species, Egyptian Privet, Henna, Mignonette Tree

Lawsoniainermis

Family
Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lawsonia (law-SOH-nee-uh)
Species
inermis (IN-er-mis)
Synonym
Lawsonia alba
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Vista, California(9 reports)

Boca Raton, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Brownsville, Texas

Hallettsville, Texas

Plano, Texas

Round Rock, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Round Rock, TX | April 2022 | positive

This is a plant I've grown in greenhouses for many years, but last year I decided to test it in the ground in Central Texas. It was in fu...Read More

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Brandon, MS (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | neutral

This is a tender shrub that originated in the tropics, and needs to be brought indoors in the winter in northern climates. The shiny lig...Read More

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