Family | ERICACEAE |
Genus species | Epacris marginata Melville |
Bibliography | Kew Bull. 7: 175 (1952) |
Native Range | Tasmania |
Primary Biome | Temperate |
Habitat | thickets and heaths |
Description | leaves imbricate, patent or curvate in maturity, ovate-cordate, 6-12mm long, aristate, flowers fragrant, ca. 4mm long and ca. 8mm across |
Size | 30-60cm |
Color | white |
Bloom | summer |
Ca | |
Type | subshrub |
Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade |
Propagation | seed when ripe or in spring cuttings in late summer; layering in spring and fall |
Territory | 5 Australasia 50 Australia (TAS Tasmania) |