Baeckea crassifolia – Heath Myrtle
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- Baeckea crassifolia – Heath Myrtle
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- 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.
| Scientific Name: | Baeckea crassifolia |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Common Name: | Heath Myrtle |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub |
| Height: | 0.3 ~ 1.3 metres |
| Width: | 0.3 ~ 1 metre |
| Flower Colour: | White, Pink, Purple |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer, Winter |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Screen |
| Special Uses: | Cut flower, Fragrant oils, Bonsai, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Butterflies, Other insects |
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for this plant.