Morina coulteriana
Family: Morinaceae
What it is like
Morina coulteriana is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Height (m): 1
Where it is found
Steep grassy slopes in rather dry valleys, 2400 - 3600 metres.
E. Asia - Himalayas - Pakistan to China..
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How it is used
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The plant is used as an incense. No more details are given.
Incense: Aromatic plants that can be burnt to impart a pleasant smell, repel insects and disinfect closed areas.
Scented Plants: Plants noted for their scent
How it is grown
Requires a fertile, humus-rich, moisture retentive but well-drained sandy or gritty soil in a sunny position. Best with a little shade and shelter from high winds. Prefers a slightly acid soil. Plants are hardy to at least -20°c. Resentful of root disturbance, plants should be placed in their final positions as soon as possible. A long-lived perennial, its flowers are sweetly scented.
Propagating it: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in individual pots to minimize disturbance to the tap root. Overwinter in a well ventilated cold frame. Sow stored seed in early spring in a cold frame. Plant out into their permanent positions in the summer when the plants are at least 15cm tall. Division in spring is possible but very difficult. Divided plants are often extremely slow to re-establish. It is best carried out immediately after the plant flowers. Root cuttings in individual pots in November. Plants are quick to produce foliage but slow to form roots. They are best left in pots for 12 months before planting out.
Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: 5-9
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist