Peach Heath
Lissanthe strigosa
Low, rounded shrub with stiff sharp-pointed leaves, rolled under at the edges. The leaf undersuface is striped in appearance, with distinct parallel veins.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Flora Type | Shrubs |
| Former Scientific Name | Lissanthe strigosa ssp. spathulata |
| Distinctive Features | Prickly. Clusters of up to ten urn-shaped tubular flowers, white or tinged with pink, and softly hairy at the top of the tube. |
| Biology | Perennial. Usually found on well-drained soils. |
| Native Status | Native |
| Flowering Time | Aug-Nov |