Hemiandra pungens

Hemiandra pungens Details

Hemiandra pungens, commonly known as Snake Bush, is a shrub from Australia that grows with either a prostrate or trailing habit. The mid-green leaves become adorned with mauve flowers in spring. The flowers transform the plant and are great for attracting birds. It typically grows to 30 cm tall and 2 m wide, and will grow over anything in its path. Best performance with this plant is achieved when it is grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of dry periods, coastal environments, and light frost. Hemiandra pungens is commonly used as a groundcover or allowed to spill over walls or mass planted on a bank.