Botanical Name
Leionema lamprophyllum ssp. obovatum
Common Name
Shiny Leionema
Description
Leionema lamprophyllum ssp. obovatum is a compact, upright shrub with small leaves and dense clusters of creamy-white star-shaped flowers in late winter and spring. The foliage is bright green and aromatic, adding structure and texture to the garden year-round. Tolerant of a wide range of soils and grows well in a sunny to partly shaded position. Tolerates frost, drought hardy once established. Prune to maintain a tidy habit.
Plant Category
Small Shrubs
Size (H x W)
1.5-2m H x 1.5m W
Habitat
Leionema lamprophyllum ssp. obovatum naturally occurs in eastern Australia, thriving in a wide range of well-drained soils with excellent drainage and full sun to part shade exposure in temperate climates with good frost and drought tolerance once established.
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