Hemiandra pungens

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Hemiandra pungens, commonly known as Snake Bush, is a shrub from Australia that grows with either a prostrate or trailing habit. The mid-green leaves become adorned with mauve flowers in spring. The flowers transform the plant and are great for attracting birds. It typically grows to 30 cm tall and 2 m wide, and will grow over anything in its path. Hemiandra pungens is commonly used as a groundcover or allowed to spill over walls or mass planted on a bank.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Groundcover Plants
Height:	30 cm
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Snake Bush, Hemiandra pungens, Hemiandra, Hemiandra pungens Snake Bush

Hemiandra pungens Details

Hemiandra pungens, commonly known as Snake Bush, is a shrub from Australia that grows with either a prostrate or trailing habit. The mid-green leaves become adorned with mauve flowers in spring. The flowers transform the plant and are great for attracting birds. It typically grows to 30 cm tall and 2 m wide, and will grow over anything in its path. Best performance with this plant is achieved when it is grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of dry periods, coastal environments, and light frost. Hemiandra pungens is commonly used as a groundcover or allowed to spill over walls or mass planted on a bank.