Habit: TUFTS (TF)
Available Size: 14cm
Height x Width: 0.2 - 0.2m x 0.30 - 0.30m
Pruning: Light Medium Frost Tolerance: High
Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance: Medium / Well Drained
Coastal Tolerance: Medium
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Origin: Australian Plant
Evergreen: Evergreen rhizomatous perennial
Flowering: starts: Summer
Flower Colour: Purple
Irrigation: No watering required once established if planted in suitable conditions. Will require water over long dry periods.
Lower Temperatures: Grows best as understory planting where naturally protected by frost, will tolerate temperatures as low as -8°C.
Upper Temperatures: Temperatures in the Mid 30's°C to Low 40's°C. Can tolerate higher temperatures over the summer months.
Fertilizing: Slow release low phosphorus fertilizer.
Environment: Plants selected suitable for Melbourne surrounds and southern states of Australia.
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