Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Boronia

Species:

Boronia purdieana subsp. calcicola

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native insects

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Like many Western Australian shrubs, likely resprouts or regenerates from soil seed bank following fire in native heathland ecosystems.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Boronia species are notoriously difficult to propagate from seed; cuttings are often more successful.

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