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 Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

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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