Family | ERICACEAE |
Genus species | Epacris serpyllifolia R.Br. |
Bibliography | Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland.: 551 (1810) |
Native Range | Tasmania |
Primary Biome | Temperate |
Habitat | grassland and thickets |
Altitude | 1000-1600m |
Description | leaves ovate, 2-6mm long, often slightly cuneate, obtuse, flowers ca. 4mm long and 6mm across |
Size | 50-100cm |
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) |