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Verticordia fastigiata

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Mouse Featherflower

Verticordia fastigiata - Mouse Featherflower
Verticordia fastigiata – Mouse Featherflower


A low growing small spreading shrub, Verticordia fastigiata makes a good ground cover plant for a sunny position.

This is a very attractive Verticordia species that can reach around .5 m in height although often smaller, and will spread to around .5 m.

It grows well in an open sunny position and requires a well drained soil. In the garden plant in a raised area or a rock garden.

Flowering time is from Mid summer through to Autumn depending on climate and conditions.

This is a naturally neat plant, it has dense foliage and requires little care once established.  Flower colour varies with red being common, yellow and more orange flowering varieties are also found.

Summary Information

  • Botanical Name – Verticordia fastigiata
  • Family – Myrtaceae
  • Common Name – Mouse Featherflower
  • Height – To around 0.5 m
  • Spread – To around 0.5m
  • Position – Full Sun
  • Soil – Well drained
  • Foliage – Mid to deep green
  • Flowers – Red to orange and yellow
  • Flowering Time – Summer to Autumn
  • Drought Tolerant – Yes

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