Calytrix fraseri – Star Flower

Calytrix fraseri - fringe myrtle
Calytrix fraseri - fringe myrtle

A small shrub native to Western Australia, it naturally grows on sandy soils, so needs good drainage and a drier climate to grow at its best. It has lovely starry pink or purple flowers with contrasting stamens in spring, and makes a good cut flower. Likes a sunny to lightly shaded spot, in built up beds to assist the drainage. Feed in spring with a good native fertiliser. Can be short lived in humid climates. Does well for pot culture. The foliage has a spicy fragrance when crushed. Tip prune to encourage a more dense habit.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 0.6

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Open foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Calytrix fraseri

Common Name : Star Flower

Height : 1

Flower Color : Pink, Purple

pH Level : Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Flower garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial, Short lived

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Other insects