Blue Tongue (White form)

Shrub 1 to 1.5m, 1m Wide

Description:

Rounded Habit. Attractive green foliage with white stems.
Lovely White 5-10cm flowers from Summer.
Sweet edible fruit stains tongue blue

Family: Melastomaceae

Natural Habitat: Wallum woodlands, Rain Forest

Aspect: Full Sun / Filtered Sun

Soil/Conditions: Adaptable, but prefers Moist

Special Features:
• Long Flowering
• Hardy, but frost tender
• Attracts Miskin Jewel Butterfly
• Responds well to pruning

Garden Styles:

  • Native Rainforest
  • Birds and Butterflies
  • Kids Garden
  • Gardening for Biodiversity
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