Is Lemon-scented Myrtle safe for pets?

Yes, Lemon-scented Myrtle (Darwinia Citriodora) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Lemon-scented Myrtle easy to care for?

Lemon-scented Myrtle has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Lemon-scented Myrtle grow indoors?

Lemon-scented Myrtle is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Lemon-scented Myrtle (Darwinia Citriodora) is a perennial shrub in the Myrtaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Darwinia citriodora is a compact, rounded shrub known for its lemon-scented foliage and vibrant red, yellow, and orange flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Lemon-scented Myrtle

Darwinia Citriodora

Darwinia citriodora is a compact, rounded shrub known for its lemon-scented foliage and vibrant red, yellow, and orange flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, groundcover, fragrance

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Lemon-scented Myrtle

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Myrtaceae

Genus:Darwinia