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Ericaceae
Coral Heath
Epacris microphylla
Delicate beauty.
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Genus
- Epacris
- Native to
- Australia
- Bloom season
- Winter, Spring
- Type
- Evergreen shrub
- Height
- 50-150 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, sandy, acidic
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 8-10
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Coral heath is native to eastern Australia and blooms prolifically during the cooler months.
- The tiny tubular flowers line the stems densely, creating an effect resembling strands of coral.
- It is an important winter nectar source for honeyeaters and other native Australian birds.
- The plant's small leaves are an adaptation to the nutrient-poor soils of the Australian bush.
- Epacris species are sometimes called 'Australian heathers' due to their resemblance to European heaths.
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