Epacris Species, Australian Heath, Port Jackson Heath
Epacrispurpurascens

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Epacris (EE-puh-kris)
Species: purpurascens (pur-pur-ESS-kenz)

Synonym:Epacris pungens

Synonym:Epacris rubra

Synonym:Lysinema ruscifolium

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting