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Ericaceae
Australian Heath
Epacris impressa
Solitude and admiration.
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Genus
- Epacris
- Native to
- Australia
- Bloom season
- Winter, Spring
- Type
- shrub
- Height
- 2-4 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- acidic, sandy, well-drained
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 8-10
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Epacris impressa is the floral emblem of the state of Victoria, Australia, adopted in 1958.
- Its tubular flowers are arranged along the stem like tiny lanterns on a string.
- The plant thrives in nutrient-poor soils and actually grows worse in rich, fertilized soil.
- It can bloom for up to six months, providing winter color when few other plants are flowering.
- The species name 'impressa' refers to the tiny indentations on the surface of its leaves.
Color meanings
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admiration
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solitude