Thryptomene saxicola (Rock Thryptomene)

Thryptomene saxicola (Rock Thryptomene) clusters of tiny pink flower buds among dense green needle leaves

Botanical name: Thryptomene saxicola

Common name: Rock Thryptomene

Origin: Australia

USDA Zone: 6-9

Plant form: Small; suitable for bonsai

Mature height: 2-5 ft

Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade

Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.

Watering: Regular

Flower color: Pink; white and off-white

Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Leaves are 5-10 mm long and obovate with a characteristic Myrtaceae smell when crushed.

It is a hardy plant in well drained soils in a sunny or lightly shaded location and it is tolerant of moderate frosts.

Flowers have a light unpleasant smell.

Thryptomene saxicola (Rock Thryptomene) with small pink flowers covering the dense dark green needle foliage.

Thryptomene saxicola (Rock Thryptomene) with small pink flower clusters nestled among narrow green foliage

Thryptomene saxicola (Rock Thryptomene) with many small pink flower clusters nestled within compact needle like foliage

Thryptomene saxicola (Rock Thryptomene) with pink flower nestled among dense green foliage

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