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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 1 to 2.5 feet
Plant Spread: 4 to 5 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Pastel pink, fading to white with age.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Erosion control
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Tea Tree

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Location: Santa Cruz Mountains, California
Date: 2020-05-01
Location: Santa Cruz Mountains, California
Date: 2014-11-11
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Date: 2016-04-12
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