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Thryptomene, Rock Thryptomene 'Supernova'

Thryptomenesaxicola

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Family

Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Thryptomene (THRIP-to-mee-nee)

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Species

saxicola (saks-ee-KOH-luh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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