Calytrix alpestris

Common Name: snow myrtle

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Australia

Type: Evergreen shrub

Size: To 5 ft. high and wide.

Flowers: Delicate white flowers from pink buds, late winter to summer; foliage lacy with tiny green leaves.

Uses: Accent, lacy screen.

Wildlife: (None found.)

Soil: Well-drained.

Water: Moderate.

Sun: Full sun to light shade.

Pruning: Prune blooms to shape.

Pests & Diseases: (None found.)

Notes: Hardy to 25° F.