Lissanthe strigosa
Family: Epacridaceae
What it is like
Lissanthe strigosa is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is frost tender. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Height (m): 0.6
Where it is found
Heath and dry sclerophyll forests, usually on sandy soils.
Australia - Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania and New South Wales.
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How it is used
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How it is grown
Requires cool greenhouse treatment. 193
Propagating it: Seed -
Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;
Habit: Shrub
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Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist