Stackhousia monogyna|Creamy Stackhousia
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
- Erect perennial herb branching at base from taproot.
- Size (W x H)
- 10-30cm x 10-30cm
- Leaves
- Narrow erect pointed dark green leaves 10-30mm x 1-3mm, often scattered along stem.
- Flowers
- Candle-like terminal spike of single small tubular flowers. Flowers perfumed, especially at night.
- Flower colour
- Cream
- Flower time
- August to January
- Growing conditions
- Moist to dryish well drained soils in open forests and woodlands. Frost tolerant. Semi-shade.
- Commonly used for
- Usually not noticed until it flowers. Can form spreading patches. Attractive for small gardens, cottage gardens and rockeries.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts butterflies
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
- Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory