RUTACEAE

Lemon-scented Boronia, Lemon Thyme

 

1.0m (100cm) 

Four-petalled star-like flowers are more pink in bud than when open. 

Capsule 

Small, low-growing and much branched shrub with strongly lemon-scented leaves 

 

Grassy Vegetation; Heath; Riparian 

Abundant in subalpine moors and on mountains in central and southwestern areas 

Moist; Shady; Waterlogged; Windy 

Hardy 

Clay; Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Poorly-drained; Sandy; Well-drained 

Susceptible to Phytophthora cinnamomi. Suitable below powerlines. 

Collect seed in bag placed over ripening fruit and tie firmly around stem; remove when seed has been shed into bag. or spread sheeting on ground and hold in place with stones; seed will fall naturally when mature 

Smoke 

 

 

Difficult to grow from seed. Can be sown directly into individual pots, not requiring pricking out. Cover with thin layer of dry twigs, leaves, straw or shredded paper; set alight and keep burning for about 5 mins; allow soil to cool, water well and place where plants receive only morning sun and protection from wind 

 

No 

 

 

No 

Easily grown from cuttings taken in summer, however these are subject to root rot. Plants must be kept moist.