A prostrate shrub from the Geraldton area of Western Australia, with green, yellow and red flowers in spring and summer. Naturally grows on sandy soils. Needs good drainage and low humidity.
Darwinia virescens – Murchison Darwinia
Family : Myrtaceae
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Plant Type : Ground cover
Width : 0.8
Flowering Time : Spring, Summer
Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam, Potting mix
Climate Zone : Warm temperate
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading
Soil Moisture : Well-drained
Special Uses : Cut flower
Scientific Name: Darwinia virescens
Common Name : Murchison Darwinia
Height : 0.5
Flower Color : Yellow, Red, Green
pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Drought resistant
Light : Sunny
Lifespan : Perennial, Short lived
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects