| Melon | |
| Cantaloupe |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Flower Size: | 1"-2" |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
| Uses: | Dried Flower |
| Edible Parts: | Flowers |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
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