Swamp Honey-myrtle

Melaleuca squamea, Myrtaceae

Zones

8–10

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Coast Flax-lilyDianella brevicaulis

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Swamp HibiscusHibiscus diversifolius

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Tassel SedgeCarex fascicularis

Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Red-flowered MalleeEucalyptus erythronema

Eucalyptus phenolic compounds strongly inhibit Melaleuca species growth and establishment

White MyrtleAustromyrtus inophloia

Related Myrtaceae species compete for similar soil conditions and nutrients

Uses

Functions

Essential Oil ProductionHoney ProductionWetland StabilizationWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

NectarFlowers

Medicinal Uses

AntisepticRespiratory Support

Common Questions

What zones does Swamp Honey-myrtle grow in?

Swamp Honey-myrtle grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Swamp Honey-myrtle?

Good companions for Swamp Honey-myrtle include Coast Flax-lily, Swamp Hibiscus, Tassel Sedge.

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