Baeckea crassifolia
DESERT HEATH MYRTLE
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind, light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Baeckea crassifolia
DESERT HEATH MYRTLE
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind, light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink or white

Flowering Time: early spring to mid spring, early winter to late winter

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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