🌿 Greek Myrtle
Myrtus communis
herbs
Evergreen Shrub
Myrtaceae
☀️ Sun
Full Sun
💧 Water
Low
🗺️ Zones
8-10
🧪 Soil pH
6.0-7.0
🪴 Soil Type
Well-draining
🚿 Drainage
Well-drained
📏 Spacing
4-6 ft
📐 Height
6-15 ft
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (2)
Aromatic companion
Universal companion
⚠️ Keep Apart (1)
Juglone toxicity
📝 Growing Notes
Sacred to Aphrodite. Fragrant leaves and flowers. Berries used in Mirto liqueur.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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