This small shrub has slender twisted woody stems that form a open rounded habit. It has small yellow green needle-like leaves and the creamy white star-shaped flowers appear profusely from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10 

Astartea heteranthera is naturally found in south-west Western Australia growing in well drained moderately fertile sandy soils in an open sunny position and tolerates light frost, drought or high temperatures. 

This small shrub is grown for its flowers and is planted as a low border or filler plant in small gardens and is used in arid gardens tolerating dry soils. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and has a long flowering period. It is also planted in bushland gardens and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. ID 1846

Astartea (Ă-star-tea-a ) heteranthera (hē-ter-rān-thy-er-a)

Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family