Baeckea crassifolia – Heath Myrtle

Baeckea crassifolia - Heath Myrtle
Baeckea crassifolia - Heath Myrtle

A hardy coastal shrub, with white, pink to deep mauve small flowers mainly from early spring through summer. It has small aromatic leaves. Can be a straggly shrub, so benefits from a light pruning after flowering. Suits sunny positions to light shade, in sandy light soil with good drainage. salt and drought tolerant.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Winter

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Fragrant oils, Bonsai, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Baeckea crassifolia

Common Name : Heath Myrtle

Height : 1.3

Flower Color : White, Pink, Purple

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Butterflies, Other insects