Morina longifolia

Also Known As

Himalayan Whorl Flower
Himalayan Whorlflower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Morina longifolia plant details

Morina longifolia is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green and white foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Morina longifolia

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
Uses: alpine, fragrant, rock garden, spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Morina longifolia

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

No, this is NOT a candidate for Roundup! 2’ stems of rose pink, tubular flowers in whorls, July > August. Clumping foliage is armed and dangerous…but it’s deer proof!! This Himalayan Native prefers full sun, well drained soils and a couple of feet of space (doesn’t like crowds, so it needs its personal space).

By: Secret Garden Growers

An elegant plant (G. S. Thomas), fragrant throughout, with 6-8" thistle-like leaves and 2-3' stalks of showy whorled flowers opening white, changing to rose and finally crimson; wonderful in border or dried bouquet. S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Whorls of pendent, narrowly tubular white flowers with bits of pink and flared openings cascade from 3' stems. Striking! Its prickly foliage has a decidedly fresh scent much like line-dried laundry! Clumps to 18" wide. Minimum temperature: 10 °F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

A favorite Pakistani, this thistle mimic is pretty outrageous in the garden. Robust clumps of gently spiny leaves and taller stems bejeweled in rank upon rank of long tubed flaring corolla light pink flushed white flowers. Good long bloom period. Best in fertile soil that drains well.