Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Boronia

Species:

Boronia eriantha

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from lignotubers after fire. Common in fire-prone heathland ecosystems of southeastern Australia.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds have low viability and germination can be erratic. Fresh seed germinates best with warmth and light moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI