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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: Cover the tray with a clear plastic zip-lock bag, or anything clear that creates a greenhouse-like atmosphere.|Keep moist by misting.|surface sow and keep warm and moist

Other: Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +)

Native to: Australia

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Backhousia citriodoraBackhousia citriodora

Lemon Myrtle

In Stock: 0.555 lb (Total:0.555lb)

Backhousia citriodora

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Germination:

30%

Germination test:

estimate

Purity:

95%

Seeds per lb:

42,465

Quantity:

0.55 lb

Collected in:

Australia

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837854

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: Cover the tray with a clear plastic zip-lock bag, or anything clear that creates a greenhouse-like atmosphere.|Keep moist by misting.|surface sow and keep warm and moist

Other: Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +)

Native to: Australia

Native

Introduced

Discover the allure of Backhousia citriodora, commonly known as Lemon Myrtle, an exquisite blend of beauty and utility. Renowned as the "Queen of the Lemon Herbs," this versatile plant is celebrated for its intensely citrus-scented leaves used throughout history in Aboriginal cuisine and medicine. Grow it as a small tree or keep it as a shrub through regular pruning, ensuring a supply of its flavorful leaves for teas, sauces, desserts, and more. Nestled in the subtropical rainforests of Queensland, Australia, Lemon Myrtle's adaptability makes it perfect for diverse soil conditions, thriving in full sun to part shade.

A truly exceptional specimen, its graceful branches feature glossy, aromatic leaves and sprout fluffy white flowerheads that entice bees, butterflies, and nectar-loving birds, ensuring vibrant garden wildlife. Lemon Myrtle flourishes in well-drained, moderate-moisture soils, showcasing its ornamental value with its creamy autumn blooms. Hardy in climate zones 9-11, it withstands light frost and serves as an ideal hedging or screening plant, striking in coastal gardens or as a fragrant, pollinator-friendly focal point. Elevate your garden with this majestic blend of aesthetic and culinary delight.