MORINA (Mori'na)

DESCRIPTION: These perennials (commonly known as Whorlflowers) are natives of the Himalayas. They grow from 1 to 3 feet high. M. longifolia is the most common kind. It has basal rosettes of bright green, fragrant, spiny and thistle-like leaves. In mid-summer, whorls of waxy, tubular flowers are produced on stout stems. They are white turning pink after fertilization.

POTTING: Grow them in moist, open soil that has good drainage, in full sun. They need shelter from cold, dry winds in the spring. In cooler climates, they should be planted in a sheltered position.

POTTING: Sow fresh seeds in a cold frame, in late summer. When they are large enough, plant out in their permanent positions. They may also be divided them after they've bloomed. Carefully lift the plants to prevent damage to the roots.

VARIETIES: M. longifolia; M. Coulteriana; M. persica.

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