Type of Plant
Tufted Perennial
Size
2m-3m tall
Flower Structure
Large head of many flowers
Flower Colour
White
Flowers When?
Summer
Leaves
Long entire leaves
Light Levels
Full Sun, Light Shade, Part Shade
Soil Types
Acid to neutral sandy, Loam, Sandy, Moist some of the time, Light forest soil
Soil Moisture
Well Drained, Bog locations, Moist some of the time
Garden Use
Mass plantings, Container
Care
Low maintanance
Special Features
erosion control, fast growing
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Other Insects
Family
Cultivars, Hybrids, Varieties
History, meaning of the name
Distribution
Stream and tidal areas of the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales, Australia as well as New Guinea and some Pacific Islands. It is unclear whether it is native or introduced to Norfolk Island.