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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Tremandraceae |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Magenta |
| Bloomtime: Winter |
| Synonyms: [T. sp. 98.363] |
| Height: 1 foot |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Tetratheca 'Amethyst Eyes' - Evergreen sub-shrub with upright stems to about 1 tall and wide with vibrant vilolet colored flowers in profusion in late winter. Plant in semi-shaded or morning sun location (takes coastal sun) with good drainage. Moderately drought tolerant but appreciates some water during extended dry periods. Hardy to the low 20's ° F. Tetratheca is listed by some in the family Tremandraceae but others synonomize this family with the Elaeocarpaceae. The name Tetratheca comes from the Greek words 'tetra' meaning "four' and 'theke' meaning an "envelope", "sack" or "box" in reference to the 4-lobed anthers. This plant is part of the University of California Santa Cruz Koala Blooms Australian Plant Introduction Program for release in 2012.
The information about Tetratheca 'Amethyst Eyes' displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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