Melilotus siculus
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Melilotus siculus

Messina melilot

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 8–10
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Observations
5

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Sicilian melilot comes from bright, open habitats where it does best in full sun. It can tolerate some partial shade but prefers direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, both annual and biennial, is noted for its sun-loving nature.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Sicilian melilot can adapt to a broad range of temperature conditions, yet its range may still be constrained by various 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 Sicilian melilot dying. In winter, protecting it from cold can increase the plant's chances of survival.

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

Sicilian melilot benefits from regular, dilute fertilizer applications to encourage healthy foliage. Fertilize Sicilian melilot roughly once a month in the summer. Nitrogen is essential for leaf growth, and adding nitrogen-rich sources helps Sicilian melilot thrive.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Melilotus
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-10
Mature Height
30 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 49 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Summer
Native Area
Libya, Egypt, Turkey, Tunisia, Iraq, Syria, Portugal, Italy, Spain, France, Cyprus, Algeria, Greece, Croatia, Morocco, Lebanon

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Common Names (1)

en Messina melilot