Homoranthus prolixis
GRANITE HOMORANTHUS, BARRABA HEATH MYRTLE
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Origins: Australia, NSW

Other Botanical Names: Homoranthus bornhardtiensis

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Homoranthus prolixis
GRANITE HOMORANTHUS, BARRABA HEATH MYRTLE
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: gold & red

Flowering Time: mid spring to late spring

Leaves: aromatic; grey-green or blue-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, dry style, coastal, cottage, bush & alpine designs

Uses: groundcovers, spillover, crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: nectar






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