Boronia nana var. hyssopifolia
Dwarf Boronia
Small wiry undershrub.
Additional information
- FamilyRutaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- SizeProstrate x 0.2-0.5 m
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesSmall narrow to elliptic aromatic leaves 2-15 mm x 0.5-3.5 mm.
- Flower colourwhite to pale pink
- Flowering timeOctober to December
- Flowers1-2 open-petalled flowers amongst the foliage.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist well drained soil. Frost tolerant. Partial sun or dappled shade.
- Garden useDainty plant for partly shaded gardens amongst other shrubs or in rockeries. Does not want to dry out.
- Commercially availableNo information available
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from one local site where it is not in jeopardy. More common outside the Shire boundary.
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Photographer/s: 1, 3, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 2 Murray Fagg © Australian National Botanic Garden
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