Botanical Name: Common Names:
Stackhousia monogyna Glow Stick Creamy Candles, Creamy Stackhousia,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Clumping, Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
A dwarf, hardy, native perennial shrub that has soft, fine green foliage. During spring and summer spectacular white flower spikes appear with dainty white blooms in clusters along the spike. The flowers give off a sweet fragrance attracting bees and butterflies. Gives a soft and bright effect to the landscape. Gets to approximately 30cm tall x 30cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Fragrant Garden, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Celastraceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate