Detail
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Thryptomene ericaea
Mat Heath Myrtle
Notes

Uses: Highly ornamental specimen or feature plant. Use with mixed natives in native landscapes, verges, parks and reserves. Prefers well-drained soils. Responds to tip pruning for bushier growth. Attracts native butterflies.
The Centenary of federation flower for South Australia.

This plant is indigenous to the following botanical regions of South Australia.


:EP: Eyre Peninsula
:KI: Kangaroo Island
 
For detail on these regions refer to the user guide.

  • Height 1-2m
  • Spread 1-2m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Thryptomene ericaea
  • Common Name Mat Heath Myrtle
  • Origin SA
  • Habit Upright, Open, Branching
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour White
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Flower Type Star
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat, Erosion
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)