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Melaleuca thymifolia

Thyme Honeymyrtle

Myrtaceae

Description:

A popular small shrub with bright pink to occasionally purple flowers in spring. Very hardy and tolerant, making it ideal for coastal gardens. Can handle wet feet and is low-maintenance.

Special Features:

  • Attracts birds and bees

  • Provides habitat for ground parrots

  • Excellent for rockeries and small garden beds

Natural Habitat:

Fresh Water Wetland, Wet Heath

Aspect:

Full Sun

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable

Tree/Shrub Height:

Twiggy shrub to 1m - Spread 1.5m

Attracts:

Nectar feeding Bird, Bird habitat, Bees, Fruit eating birds

Flower Colour:

Mauve, Purple

Melaleuca thymifolia - Thyme Honeymyrtle

Gallery

Regional ecosystem:

12.2.12, 12.3.13

Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/regional-ecosystems/list/?landzone=&description=Melaleuca+thymifolia&class=&biodiversity=&submit=Search

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