Common Rice-flower (Pimelea Humilis) is a perennial shrub in the Thymelaeaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

An erect or scrambling shrub with hairy stems, elliptic to lance-shaped leaves and heads of creamy-white flowers.

Common Rice-flower

Common Rice-flower

Pimelea Humilis

An erect or scrambling shrub with hairy stems, elliptic to lance-shaped leaves and heads of creamy-white flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Common Rice-flower

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Repot
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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:Thymelaeaceae
Genus:Pimelea