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Darwinia citriodora
Lemon-scented Myrtle (Prostrate)
Notes

Uses: Ornamental groundcover. Mass plant under trees in verges, raised beds and embankments for weed suppression and soil control.
Prefers well-drained soils and a cool root run. Recommended for its flowers and lemon scented foliage.
Attracts native birds and bees.
Note: This species is provisionally classified schedule 1, Regulation 24.2 under the Sewerage Act. Written approval is required prior to planting in streets or roads. It should not be planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.

  • Height 0.1-0.5m
  • Spread 0.5-0.9m
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Darwinia citriodora
  • Common Name Lemon-scented Myrtle (Prostrate)
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Prostrate, Spreading, Self-layering
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Green, Red, Orange
  • Flowering Time Summer, Winter
  • Flower Type Pendulous
  • Purpose Habitat, Ornamental, Erosion
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Groundcover