Waterwise Plant Details
Yellow Kunzea, Spearwood
- Family: MYRTACEAE
- Genus: Kunzea
- Species: ericfolia
A bushy shrub with aromatic foliage much admired by florists. Originally from the south west of WA. Flowers are fluffy, yellow, cream, balls. This is a specialist for clay soils and wet areas. A new insecticide has been extracted from the foliage.
Pronunciation: Kunn-zee-ah