Common Astartea is a delicate native shrub renowned for its masses of small pale pink star-shaped flowers and fine heath-like foliage that creates charming displays in naturalistic gardens. This attractive species produces clusters of tiny five-petaled flowers in soft white to pale pink tones that bloom profusely in spring and summer, creating delicate displays against the narrow, linear leaves. The fine-textured green foliage provides beautiful textural contrast and remains evergreen year-round. Requiring excellent drainage and protection from harsh conditions, it thrives in well-drained sandy soils and full sun to partial shade positions. Perfect for heath gardens, rockeries, and areas where delicate native beauty and seasonal flowering create authentic Australian landscape displays.
Astartea fascicularis naturally occurs in southwestern Western Australia, thriving in sandy, well-drained soils with excellent drainage and full sun to partial shade exposure in Mediterranean-type climates.