A small and dense growing shrub with attractive silvery foliage, native to coastal Western Australia. It naturally grows on limestone cliffs, so it suits very alkaline soils. A very hardy and low water use plant to a metre and a half high, it is great for low maintenance landscaping. Withstands salt laden winds. It has pink buds and white to mauve flowers. A good formal or informal low hedge plant and great for coastal gardens.
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Westringia
Scientific Name - Westringia dampieri
Family - Lamiaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.3
Maximum Height - 1.5
Minimum Width - 0.4
Maximum Width - 1
Flower Colour - White, Pink, Mauve
Flowering Time - Summer
pH Level - Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Saline
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method - Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting, Hardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Topiary, Groundcover, Windbreak, Border plant, Attractive foliage
Special Uses - Erosion control, Playground friendly
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