Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Elaeocarpaceae

Genus:

Tetratheca

Species:

Tetratheca thymifolia

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from lignotuber after fire; seeds may be stimulated by heat.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash