Pimelea axiflora ssp. axiflora
Bootlace Bush
Open erect or arching shrub with strong bark.
Additional information
- FamilyThymelaeaceae
- StoreyMiddle storey
- Size1-3 m x 1-2 m
- Plant groupingShrubs 1.5-10 m
- LeavesPairs of soft, narrow, mid green leaves 10-75 mm x 1-12 mm, paler below.
- Flower colourCreamy-white
- Flowering timeSeptember to November
- FlowersClusters of 2-10 flowers in leaf axils. Flowers unisexual, densely hairy towards base, cluster surrounded by 2-4 hairy, papery brown or green bracts.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNectar for butterflies
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist to wet well drained soils in moist to wet mountain forests and along watercourses. Frost and snow tolerant. Partial to full shade.
- Garden useA graceful shrub for underplanting, generally not noticed until it flowers. Suits planting with ferns. Pruning from young plants will encourage bushier shape if desired.
- Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
- Conservation statusWidespread within the Shire
- Aboriginal Use Bark - head bands, nets. Early settlers used the bark for shoe laces.
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