Boronia Species, Brown Boronia

Boroniamegastigma

Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Boronia (boh-ROH-nee-uh)
Species
megastigma (meg-a-STIG-ma)
Synonym
Boronia tristis
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Davis, California

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neutral
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(Zone 1) | August 2014 | positive

This species of boronia is cultivated for its intense, attractive scent, and its flowers are the main source in the making of essential ...Read More

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