Andersonia carinata
Andersonia carinata
- Native to:
- Australia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ericaceae
- Genus:
- Andersonia
- Species:
- Andersonia carinata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, red
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, native bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Typical of southwestern Australian Ericaceae, capable of resprouting from rootstock after fire. Common in fire-prone heathland ecosystems.