Fern Heart Hot / Dry butterflies Container Plant Yes Erosion

butterflies Container Plant Yes Erosion Control No Bank Stabilization No Fire Resistant No Deer resistant Yes Local plant Yes

Family Name Myrtles Species Name Leptospermum 'Dark Shadows' Common Name Leptospermum 'Dark Shadows' Native to Australia Plant Type Shrub/Small Tree Height x Width 12'-15' x 15'-20' Growth Habit Upright/Bushy Growth Rate Fast Sun Exposure Full Sun Water Requirement Low Soil Type Well- Draining Flower Color Cream Flowering Months Summer Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Fragrant No Cold Hardy to 20-25 degrees Attracts pollinators Bees

- Best in well drained rocky

An upright rounded shrub that grows up to five feet tall and wide

The best time to prune this plant is in the winter

Fern Heart Hot / Dry butterflies Container Plant Yes ErosionFern Heart, Tongue Fern A fern with heart shaped leaves that can reach up to eight inches high. Fertilize once a month. This plant is prone to aphids, mealy bugs, and scale. Best in low light, bright indirect light Well drained soil Keep moist but not wet, it will get root rot Likes high humidity Native to Southeast Asia