Melaleuca thymifolia 'Cotton Candy' - 2 gallon plant

Thyme Honey-myrtle
Family: Myrtaceae • Natural distribution: eastern Australia swamps & seeps in mountain areas • Plant type: Shrub • Lifespan: Perennial • Size: 3 to 4 ft. tall, 2 to 5 ft. wide • Flowering season: year-round • Attracts pollinators: bees, hummingbirds, birds, butterflies • Flower color: hot pink, mauve • Prefers: sun or part shade • Water requirements: little to moderate • Drought tolerant: once established • Hardiness: 25°f-30°f • Soil: well-drained • Suitable for: container, edging, rock garden, focal point • Deer resistant • Evergreen
The small leaf makes it useful as a low growing hedge. Prune after flowering to encourage compact growth habit. Tolerates most soil types and planting conditions.