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Tall Rice Flower

Pimelea ligustrina, Thymelaeaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Witchetty BushAcacia kempeana
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
Crowded-leaf WattleAcacia conferta
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Small Vanilla LilyArthropodium minus
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Narrow-leaved Palm LilyCordyline stricta

Dense palm lily clumps shade out rice flower which requires open conditions

Flame TreeBrachychiton acerifolius

Flame Tree canopy creates too much shade for rice flower which needs open conditions

Uses

Functions

Pollinator SupportHabitat CreationErosion ControlOrnamental Landscaping

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Fiber Preparation

Common Questions

What zones does Tall Rice Flower grow in?

Tall Rice Flower grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Tall Rice Flower?

Good companions for Tall Rice Flower include Witchetty Bush, Crowded-leaf Wattle, Small Vanilla Lily.

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