Sweetgale (Myrica Gale) - Growing Guide | Neighborbrite

Sweetgale (Myrica Gale) - Ground Layers

Grow conditions

Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade

Hardiness zone

1-6

Min. Temperature

−60°F (−51°C)

Soil type

Clay, Loam, Sandy, Moist

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Sweetgale

Myrica Gale

Grow conditions

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness zone: 1-6
Min. Temperature: −60°F (−51°C)
Soil type: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Moist
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral

Plant traits

Mature height24 in-5 ft

Mature spread24 in-5 ft

Plant typeGround Layers

Bloom seasonSpring

Foliage typeDeciduous

Tolerance & safety

Drought tolerant❌No

Fire tolerant❌No

Pet safe—Unknown

Deer resistant✅Yes

Pollinator-friendly—Unknown

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