Verticordia chrysanthella (Little Chrysantha)


Botanical Information

FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusVerticordia
Specieschrysanthella
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginSouth-west of Western Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season preotection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height1.6 m
Spread1 m
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September, October, November, December

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright and spreading.
LandscapeGroudcover.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil. Prefers clay loam, clay and sand.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatWoodlands, granite outcrop, sandplains and wet depressions.
Leaf DescriptionCylinder-shaped, linear leaves with a hooked tip. Stalks are erect and 6 - 10 mm long.
Flower DescriptionScented, arranged in corymb-like groups at the end of branches.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are green. The flowers are lemon-yellow to gold coloured and fade to orange, red or brown.

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