Lechenaultia macrantha – Wreath Lechenaultia

Lechenaultia macrantha - wreath lechenaltia

Lechenaultia macrantha - wreath lechenaultia
Lechenaultia macrantha - wreath lechenaultia
Lechenaultia macrantha - wreath lechenaultia

This is one of the most eye-catching wildflowers in the Western Australian flora. It is a prostrate herbaceous plant that comes up in profusion after bushfires in areas such as Mullewa several hours drive to the north east of Perth. It is occassionally offered for sale in the nursery industry but has proven difficult to keep going in cultivation, particularly in the more humid areas of eastern Australia. If you are going to attempt to grow it than it is best done in a small to medium sized pot or hanging basket.

Family : Goodeniaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Ground cover

Width : 0.8

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Semi-arid, Arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

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Scientific Name: Lechenaultia macrantha

Common Name : Wreath Lechenaultia

Height : 0.2

Flower Color : Red, Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial, Short lived

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects