Botanical Name
Hypocalymma xanthopetalum
Common Name
Yellow Myrtle
Description
Compact, rounded shrub with fine-textured foliage and masses of small golden-yellow flowers borne along the stems from mid-winter to mid-spring. The extended flowering period provides colour through the cooler months, while the long stems are suitable for cut flower use. Performs best in well-drained soils in full sun or part shade.
Plant Category
Medium Shrubs
Size (H x W)
1–1.5 m × 1–1.5 m
Habitat
Habitat: Occurs in heathlands, open woodlands and shrublands of south-west Western Australia, typically on sandy or gravelly, well-drained soils.
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