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Lawrencia spicata ‘Candle Saltmallow’ Tas species


$4.50

Perennial with basal leaves. Erect flowering stems to 1.0 metres. Flowers green-yellow in spring. Ornamental. Endemic. Also a wetland plant.

Feature Codes: AIabTU

Description

Form: Rosette with tall flower spike.
Type: Evergreen
Height (typical): 0.3m (leaves) 1.2m (flower)
Width (typical): 0.3m
Growth rate: Fast
Uses: Curiosity plant.
Soil type: Naturally from salt marsh margins but will
tolerate most soil types except very dry.
Position: Full sun
Frost hardiness: May be damaged by severe frost
Drought tolerance: Best not in extreme dry
Flowering time: Spring & summer (green)
Pruning: Remove spent flower heads
Features: Unusual & large (tall) flower spike make
very long lasting cut flowers.
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