Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Balaustion

Species:

Balaustion multicaule

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, red

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native bees, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouting subshrub adapted to frequent fire regimes of southwestern Australian heathlands; regenerates from lignotuber after burning.