Boea Hygroscopica (Rock Violet)
Boea Hygroscopica (Rock Violet)
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Boea Hygroscopica (Rock Violet) is a distinctive Australian native perennial admired for its attractive rosettes of soft, textured green leaves and masses of delicate violet to purple flowers. Naturally growing on rocky cliffs and shaded sandstone outcrops, it is an excellent choice for rock gardens, shaded courtyards, retaining walls, and containers where it provides year-round foliage and a colourful floral display.
Exceptionally hardy once established, Boea Hygroscopica (Rock Violet) thrives in well-drained soils with protection from harsh afternoon sun. Its compact habit and low maintenance requirements make it ideal for adding colour and texture to shaded garden spaces, while its nectar-rich flowers attract beneficial pollinators throughout the flowering season.

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Mature height
0.1–0.2 m
Mature width
0.2–0.4 m
Spacing
0.3–0.4 m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Soft green foliage with violet to purple flowers and pale centres.
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to summer.
Sun tolerance
Partial shade to full shade
Maintenance
Low; keep well-drained and remove spent flowers or damaged foliage as required.
Root System
Non-invasive, compact fibrous root system.