Halgania cyanea – Blue Mallee Flower

A small perennial shrub to around half a metre tall and wide, bearing intense blue flowers mainly in spring, and sporadically through the rest of the year. It grows from underground suckers, and is a tough plant from inland areas, giving it great drought tolerant qualities. It can be cut back hard if needed, once established. Suits temperate areas, but resents long humid spells, and likes a well drained soil in a sunny spot. It is a food plant for some butterfly species.

Halgania caerulea - blue mallee flower
Halgania caerulea - blue mallee flower

Family : Boraginaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 0.5

Flowering Time : All year

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

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

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Scientific Name: Halgania cyanea

Common Name : Blue Mallee Flower

Height : 0.6

Flower Color : Blue

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects