Scientific
Name:
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Philotheca myoporoides 'Profusion'
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Common Name:
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Long Leaf Wax Flower
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial vs. Annual
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perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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full sun to partial shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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3-5' tall X wide
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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as the name suggests, masses of long
lasting fragrant white star shaped flowers spring through
summer
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Zone
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hardy to 15° F
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Description,
Notes
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Australian native subshrub in the
Citrus (Rutaceae) family grown for its intoxicatingly
scented foliage and blooms; excellent cut flower; drought
tolerant once established; prefers well drained soils;
prune yearly to maintain bushy form
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Photos are property of Crescent Hill Nursery
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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