Leiophyllum buxifolium
SAND MYRTLE
Ericaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-9b

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to mildly acidic

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Origins: USA

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Leiophyllum buxifolium
SAND MYRTLE
Ericaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-9b

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to mildly acidic

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: white & pink

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: turning bronze in winter


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal, cottage & mediterranean designs

Uses: border, informal edging, pot, mass planting

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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