Philotheca myoporoides (syn. Eriostemon)

Common Name:
Long-leaf Wax Flower

Description:
Philotheca myoporoides, formerly known as Eriostemon myoporoides, is a hardy Australian native shrub admired for its aromatic foliage and profuse star-shaped white to pale pink flowers. It features slender, leathery green leaves that release a pleasant citrus-like scent when crushed. Flowering from late winter through spring, this plant provides a striking display of delicate blooms that attract bees and other pollinators. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, it thrives in well-draining soil and prefers a position in full sun to part shade. It is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance, making it an excellent choice for native gardens, hedging, or mixed borders.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5-3 m
• Width: 1-2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• White
• Pale Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Australian Native
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Drought Tolerant
• Suitable for Hedging

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea
• Correa
• Westringia
• Leptospermum
• Callistemon