Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Boronia

Species:

Boronia crenulata subsp. obtusa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

pink, magenta

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native pollinators

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Like many Western Australian heathland species, resprouts from rootstock following fire. Part of fire-prone ecosystems.

Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Boronia seeds are notoriously difficult to germinate; propagation is typically done from cuttings.

Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch