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Brown Boronia

Boronia Megastigma

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Overview

The Brown Boronia, Boronia megastigma, is a prized evergreen shrub native to Australia, renowned for its strong, sweet fragrance. It features small, cup-shaped brown and yellow flowers in spring. Thriving in well-drained acidic soil, it requires moderate water and full sun to partial shade. Maturing at 3 feet high and 3 feet wide, this delicate plant adds a sensory appeal to garden spaces with its aromatic blossoms. Zone 9-11.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Brown Boronia (Boronia Megastigma) — Thriving in well-drained acidic soil, it requires moderate water and full sun to partial shade
Brown Boronia (Boronia Megastigma) — It features small, cup-shaped brown and yellow flowers in springBrown Boronia (Boronia Megastigma) — Maturing at 3 feet high and 3 feet wideBrown Boronia (Boronia Megastigma) — is a prized evergreen shrub native to Australia

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
3–5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rutaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Brown Boronia (Boronia Megastigma) — Thriving in well-drained acidic soil, it requires moderate water and full sun to partial shade
Brown Boronia (Boronia Megastigma) — It features small, cup-shaped brown and yellow flowers in spring
Brown Boronia (Boronia Megastigma) — Maturing at 3 feet high and 3 feet wide
Brown Boronia (Boronia Megastigma) — is a prized evergreen shrub native to Australia
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