Pimelea ligustrina var. ligustrina

Tall Rice-flower

Narrow or dense shrub.

Additional information

• FamilyThymelaeaceae
• StoreyMiddle storey
• Size0.5-2.5 m x 1-2.5 m
• Plant groupingShrubs 1.5-10 m
• LeavesNarrow to broadly elliptic leaves, 7-75 mm 2-25 mm, paler with prominent veins below.
• Flower colourWhite
• Flowering timeOctober to December
• FlowersDense terminal flowerhead of small bisexual or female flowers, densely hairy on outside. Buds green, flowers open from outside, centre appearing green. Usually surrounded by 4 green to reddish floral bracts.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNectar for butterflies
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist well drained soil in wet mountain and gully forests to 1400 m. Frost and snow tolerant. Dappled to full shade.
• Garden useAn attractive shrub for a moist protected garden. Respond well to pruning, can be hedged.
• Commercially availableRarely
• Conservation statusLocally scattered within its preferred growing conditions

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