Bartlettina sordida

Common Name:
Purple Mist Flower

Description:
Bartlettina sordida, commonly known as the Purple Mist Flower, is a striking, fast-growing evergreen shrub prized for its large, velvety green leaves and spectacular clusters of fluffy, lilac-purple flowers. Blooming in late winter to spring, these fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a great addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. This tropical-looking shrub thrives in part shade with moist, well-drained soil and is ideal for sheltered garden beds, rainforest gardens, and as an understory plant beneath taller trees. While frost-sensitive, it can recover from mild damage and thrives in Melbourne gardens with protection from strong winds and extreme cold.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–4m
• Width: 2–3m

Aspect:

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Lilac-Purple

Key Attributes:

• Bee Attracting
• Butterfly Attracting
• Perennial
• Low Maintenance
• Moisture-Loving
• Attractive Foliage

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Camellia
• Ferns
• Hydrangea
• Clivia
• Heuchera

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public via the following link. 

Bartlettina sordida