Description
Common names
Slender Rice-flower, Rice-flower, Buttons, Flax-leaf Rice-flower, Granny"s Bonnet, Native Candy-tuft, Queen-of-the-bush, White Rice-flower.
Scientific names
Pimelea linifolia subsp. linifolia.
Family
Thymelaeaceae.
Genus
Pimelea.
Rainfall
400mm+.
Growth rate
Slow.
Growth height
Up to 1.5m.
Presence in Australia
Predominantly east of the Olympic Highway. Also noted in the areas Walla Walla; Deadmans-Bungowannah-Long Flat; Long Plain-West Hume and Majors Creek.
This specie has been identified in the following Australian states: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA.
Habitat
Various habitats, including open woodland, forest, mallee or sandhills.
Habit
Prostrate to 1.5m high.
Site preference
Rice-flowers generally require reasonable drainage and flower best in full sun.
Characteristics
Ungrazed or toxic to stock.
Flowering
Attractive, mainly white to pink flowers, generally Aug-Nov.
Seed collection
Early Oct to early Mar.
Propagation
From cuttings, which are slow to strike. Very difficult from seed.
Wildlife
Good habitat, providing nectar for native butterflies and other insects.
Ornamental
Excellent for rockeries. May require regular pruning to maintain shape.