Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Backhousia

Species:

Backhousia citriodora

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require fresh collection for best germination. Light aids germination; surface sow or barely cover seeds.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI