Botanical Name
Thomasia solanacea
Common Name
Solanum-leaved Thomasia
Description
Thomasia solanacea ‘Solanum-leaved Thomasia’ is an upright shrub reaching 1 to 2 metres tall with large, slightly hairy dark green leaves. From late winter to spring, it produces eye-catching clusters of pink to purple tubular flowers. Drought and frost tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained sandy soils with full sun to part shade. A standout plant for native gardens, attracting pollinators, or as a flowering feature shrub
Plant Category
Medium Shrubs
Size (H x W)
Height: 1–2 m Width: 1–1.5 m
Native to coastal regions of Western Australia, often found in sandy heathlands and shrublands.
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