Scientific Name | Leucopogon virgatus |
Size and form | A prickly, upright, small shrub 30cm-1m high and 20-60cm wide. |
Flowers, leaves and fruit | White bearded flowers form an inflorescence at the end of branches. Flowering occurs from July to October. Leaves are lanceolate in shape and prickly. |
Growing conditions | Suitable for well-drained soils and full-sun or part-shade positions. Will tolerate poor soils and dry situations. |
Common Beard-heath
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