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Thryptomene baeckeacea
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Uses: Mass planted as a ground cover in borders, verges, raised beds and embankments.
Aids weed suppression and soil control.
Prefers well-drained soils. Profuse flowering, attracts native butterflies.

  • Height 0.8-1m
  • Spread 0.8-1m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Thryptomene baeckeacea
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Prostrate, Spreading
  • Landscape Footslopes, Hills, Plains
  • Soil Texture Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Pink
  • Flowering Time Spring, Winter
  • Flower Type Open-petalled
  • Purpose Ornamental, Erosion
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Low shrub (Up to 1.2m)