Sannantha virgata (Baeckea)

Sannantha virgata (Baeckea) white flower on a slender branch close up of the plant
Sannantha virgata (Baeckea) with white flower clusters along the thin brown woody branch stems

Botanical names: Sannantha virgata, Baeckea virgata, Leptospermum virgatum

Common name: Baeckea

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: New Caledonia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plant

Sannantha virgata is an erect, woody shrub with a rounded habit and soft, linear foliage. In late spring and summer it produces masses of white dainty flowers.

This is a very hardy Australian native shrub suitable for coastal plantings and boggy sites and makes and excellent hedge.

Similar plants: Sannantha virgata (Baeckea)


Sannantha virgata (Baeckea) white flower close up on thin green needle leaves, dense branch, shrub
Sannantha virgata (Baeckea) white flower clusters with thin green needle foliage on a thin branch
Sannantha virgata (Baeckea) white flower with narrow green needle-like leaves in a close up
Sannantha virgata (Baeckea) with white petals nestled among thin green foliage on thin woody stems.
Sannantha virgata (Baeckea) white flower close up on a slender leafy branch
Sannantha virgata (Baeckea) flower clusters with white petals on thin woody stems


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