Botanical Name
Boronia filifolia
Common Name
Slender Boronia
Description
Slender Boronia is a delicate shrub featuring profuse clusters of pink four-petalled flowers in spring and distinctive fine, thread-like evergreen foliage. Thriving in well-drained soils with morning sun or partial shade, it’s an excellent choice for borders and native gardens where texture and seasonal colour are desired.
Plant Category
Small Shrubs
Size (H x W)
0.5-1m × 0.8-1.2 m
Habitat
Boronia filifolia naturally occurs in South eastern Australia, mainly in South Australia with limited population in Victorias Lttle Desert and Big desert, thriving in well-drained soils and partial shade to morning sun exposure.
Cultural SIgnificance
Traditionally valued by Aboriginal peoples as part of the diverse Boronia family, with various species being important for their aromatic properties and having traditional uses for their fragrant leaves and medicinal applications.
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