Verticordia acerosa
Verticordia acerosa, the Prickly-leaved featherflower, is an ornamental shrub from the Myrtaceae family. It thrives in full sun with low water needs, suitable for USDA zones 8–10. This evergreen shrub grows to 0.5–1.5 meters tall and blooms with pink and red flowers from April to June. It prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soils and attracts pollinators.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Low water
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.5–1.5 m
Spread
0.5–1.5 m
Zones
8–10
Flower colors
This shrub requires full sun and low water. It is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10. The plant prefers well-draining soils, including sandy, loamy, and chalky types.
Prickly-leaved featherflower is an evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of 0.5–1.5 meters. Its blooming period is from April to June, with flowers in shades of pink and red. It is known to attract pollinators and is non-toxic, though not fragrant.