Pimelea humilis – Dwarf Rice Flower

A dwarf and compact shrub with trusses of white flowers covering the plant in spring and summer. A good decorative and low maintenance shrub, that is drought and frost tolerant. Does well in sun or partial shade, in a range of soil types provided they drain well. A light trim after flowering is needed to keep it compact. Butterfly attracting.

Pimelea humilis - rice flower
Pimelea humilis - rice flower
Pimelea humilis - rice flower

Family : Thymelaeaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Pimelea humilis

Common Name : Rice Flower

Height : 0.6

Flower Color : White

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Butterflies

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Pimelea humilis – Dwarf Rice Flower