Add timeless beauty and fragrance to your garden with True Myrtle Seeds (Myrtus communis)—an evergreen shrub cherished for its aromatic leaves, delicate white flowers, and glossy dark-green foliage. Native to the Mediterranean, True Myrtle has been a symbol of love and peace for centuries and remains a favorite for ornamental landscaping and perfumery. It thrives in warm climates, grows well in containers, and makes an excellent hedge or border plant.

Features

• Fragrant Foliage & Flowers: Produces aromatic white blooms with a delightful scent.

• Evergreen Beauty: Keeps lush green leaves year-round in mild climates.

• Versatile Growth: Ideal for hedges, topiary, or decorative pots.

• Drought-Tolerant: Once established, it thrives with minimal watering.

• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies to your garden.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Myrtus communis

• Common Name: True Myrtle, Common Myrtle

• Seed Type: Non-GMO Evergreen Shrub Seeds

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11

• Growth Habit: Dense evergreen shrub

• Mature Height: 4–8 feet

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.5

• Watering Needs: Low to moderate once established

• Germination Time: 30–60 days

• Planting Depth: 1/8 inch (0.3 cm)

• Planting Season: Spring or early summer

• Temperature for Germination: 65–75°F (18–24°C)

• Flowering Season: Late spring to early summer

• Foliage Color: Deep green

• Flower Color: White

• Fruit: Small blue-black berries (non-toxic and aromatic)

• Pollination: Self-pollinating

• Uses: Ornamental hedges, container gardening, fragrance gardens, dried floral arrangements

Planting Guide

1. Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.

2. Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep in well-draining soil.

3. Maintain consistent moisture during germination.

4. Place pots in a warm, bright area with indirect sunlight.

5. Transplant seedlings outdoors once they have several true leaves.

6. Choose a sunny location with good air circulation.

7. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain desired shape and density.