Pimelea, NZ Daphne, Pinatoro, Riceflower, Strathmore Weed 'Anatoki Blue'

Pimeleaprostrata

Genus
Pimelea (py-MEE-lee-uh)
Species
prostrata (prost-RAY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

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(Zone 1) | July 2015 | positive

An excellent NZ native prostrate ground cover plant, which forms a dense mat with fine blue leaves on long stems . A mass of creamy white...Read More

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