Melilotus elegans
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Melilotus elegans

Elegant Sweetclover · Elegant sweet-clover · Elegant Melilot

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
Click count
3
Observations
15

Description

Source: leafsnap

Melilotus elegans, the elegant sweetclover, is a species of annual herb in the family Fabaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form. Individuals can grow to 0.39 m.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Elegant melilot comes from bright, open habitats and does best in full sun. It can tolerate some partial shade but prefers direct sunlight for the best growth. This plant, which may be annual or biennial, is recognized for its sun-loving character.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Elegant melilot can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, yet its distribution may still be limited by different combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can raise the likelihood of Elegant melilot dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can improve the plant's chances of survival.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Elegant melilot does well with regular, dilute fertilizer applications to encourage healthy leaf development. Fertilize Elegant melilot about once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is important for the foliage, and supplying nitrogen-rich sources helps Elegant melilot thrive.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual, Biennial
Genus
Melilotus
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
30 cm to 76 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow, White
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Autumn
Harvest Time
Summer
Native Area
Egypt, Turkey, Tunisia, Italy, Portugal, Spain, France, Montenegro, Ethiopia, Albania, Algeria, Greece, Croatia, Morocco, Serbia

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Common Names (3)

en Elegant Sweetclover
en Elegant sweet-clover
en Elegant Melilot