Melaleuca sp. (Melaleuca) - Image 26

Botanical name: Melaleuca sp.

Common name: Melaleuca

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Australia

Hardiness: 15°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsUnknown name
Melaleuca sp. (Melaleuca) white flower close up on green foliage during a sunny day
Melaleuca parviflora
Melaleuca parviflora (Small-flowered Honey-myrtle) features soft white brush-like blooms and aromatic foliage, attracting pollinators to dry landscapes.


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