Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Epacris

Species:

Epacris muelleri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Epacris muelleri is a serotinous species; seeds are released from woody capsules after fire, and germination is stimulated by heat or smoke.

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