Spike Beard-heath (Leucopogon Australis) is a perennial shrub in the Ericaceae 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.

Leucopogon australis is an erect, aromatic shrub native to southwestern and southeastern Australia, known for its narrowly egg-shaped to narrowly elliptic leaves and white flowers arranged in spikes near the ends of branchlets.

Spike Beard-heath

Spike Beard-heath

Leucopogon Australis

Leucopogon australis is an erect, aromatic shrub native to southwestern and southeastern Australia, known for its narrowly egg-shaped to narrowly elliptic leaves and white flowers arranged in spikes near the ends of branchlets.

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:groundcover, specimen, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Spike Beard-heath

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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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Spike Beard-heath
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Taxonomy

Family:Ericaceae
Genus:Leucopogon