Melaleuca Species, Feather Honey Myrtle, Thyme-Leaved Honey Myrtle

Melaleuca thymifolia

Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Melaleuca (me-luh-LOO-kuh)
Species
thymifolia (ty-mih-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Melaleuca coronata
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Martinez, California

Seaside, California

Marion, North Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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| July 2013 | positive

These are a lovely little melaleuca which will tolerate poor soils, heat and dry periods. There is also now a white flowering form as wel...Read More

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Marion, NC | February 2011 | neutral

i bought some seeds its been about 40 days now no sign of then sprouting, any help out there. thanks

G
Sunset Valley, TX (Zone 9a) | January 2005 | positive

This shrub loves sandy soil and sun, which we have aplenty here in Seaside, CA. It is an attractive plant year round, with small dark gr...Read More

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