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Philotheca myoporoides ‘Profusion’

Pronunciation

fil-oh-THEK-uh my-oh-por-OY-deez

Common Name

Waxflower 'Profusion'

Plant Type

Shrub

Mature Size

4 - 5 ft. tall and wide

Water Requirements

Low: water every three weeks until the root ball is wet

Sun/Shade Requirements

Full to half sun

Wildlife

Flower Color

White

Maintenance- Design- Planting Tips

Philotheca myoporoides ‘Profusion’ is an evergreen beauty from Australia. This plant prefers part shade and has lovely citrus-like blooms in the spring. Philotheca is one of those hard to find plants that should be used more in water wise gardens.

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