Darwinia citriodora
Lemon-scented Myrtle is a compact, evergreen shrub endemic to Western Australia. As you might infer from its common name, this unique member of the Myrtle family has aromatic foliage with a characteristic lemon fragrance. Beyond its pleasant odor, Lemon-scented Myrtle is a highly ornamental plant with fine, grey-green foliage in a symmetrical Hebe-like arrangement and unique, tubular flowers that form just at the tips of branches. Blooms take on hues of orange, red, and pink and have a long stamens that give the flower an exotic appearance.
Plants typically grow to two or three feet high and wide and have a rounded habit. Lemon-scented Myrtle is well-adapted to poor soils, but appreciates good drainage as well as part sun and regular moisture. This species performs well in containers and makes a great addition to container gardens where it can add some flair and tropicality.
Cold hardy to USDA Zone 9a, or to 20 degrees Fahrenheit
For sale are one gallon potted plants
Darwinia citriodora
Lemon-scented Myrtle is a compact, evergreen shrub endemic to Western Australia. As you might infer from its common name, this unique member of the Myrtle family has aromatic foliage with a characteristic lemon fragrance. Beyond its pleasant odor, Lemon-scented Myrtle is a highly ornamental plant with fine, grey-green foliage in a symmetrical Hebe-like arrangement and unique, tubular flowers that form just at the tips of branches. Blooms take on hues of orange, red, and pink and have a long stamens that give the flower an exotic appearance.
Plants typically grow to two or three feet high and wide and have a rounded habit. Lemon-scented Myrtle is well-adapted to poor soils, but appreciates good drainage as well as part sun and regular moisture. This species performs well in containers and makes a great addition to container gardens where it can add some flair and tropicality.
Cold hardy to USDA Zone 9a, or to 20 degrees Fahrenheit
For sale are one gallon potted plants
