Botanical Name
Thryptomene ‘Amethyst’
Common Name
Amethyst Thryptomene
Description
Amethyst is a delightful compact native shrub renowned for its masses of small purple flowers and neat growth habit that creates beautiful displays in Australian gardens. This attractive cultivar produces clusters of tiny purple flowers that bloom profusely in winter and spring, attracting native bees and butterflies while providing valuable color during cooler months. The small, narrow leaves create attractive fine-textured evergreen foliage that maintains dense, compact growth habits perfect for smaller spaces. Hardy and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade positions with good adaptability. Perfect for borders, containers, and areas where compact native shrubs with reliable purple flowering create structured landscape displays.
Plant Category
Small Shrubs
Size (H x W)
Height: 50cm-1 meter, Spread: 50cm-1 meter
Thryptomene species naturally occur in Western Australia, with this cultivar thriving in well-drained sandy soils with excellent drainage and full sun to partial shade exposure in Mediterranean-type climates.
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