Tall Rice-flower (Pimelea Ligustrina) is a perennial shrub in the Thymelaeaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Pimelea ligustrina is an evergreen shrub native to south-eastern Australia, growing up to 2.5 meters tall with lance-shaped or narrowly elliptic leaves and clusters of creamy-white, white, or pinkish flowers.

Tall Rice-flower

Tall Rice-flower

Pimelea Ligustrina

Pimelea ligustrina is an evergreen shrub native to south-eastern Australia, growing up to 2.5 meters tall with lance-shaped or narrowly elliptic leaves and clusters of creamy-white, white, or pinkish flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, dappled_shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, pollinator attractor, understory shrub

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Tall Rice-flower

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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