This shrub is upright with slender glandular stems that form a compact rounded habit. The divided leaves have 3-narrow dark green leaflets and the small white cup-shaped flowers appear in an open cluster during late spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Zieria smithiiis naturally found in Australia from Queensland to New South Wales and extending to Victoria, growing on the coast and on the adjoining tablelands appearing in cleared areas.

It tolerates most well drained moderately fertile soils in a protected sunny to semi shaded position and is drought and frost tolerant.

Sandfly Zieria is grown for its bushy habit and its flowers. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along borders or as a specimen and is suitable for coastal and adjoining tableland regions. It is also used in gully plantings, tropical settings or along water courses establishing in 2 to 3 years. ID 2534

Ziera(ZEE-ra) smithii(smith-ee-eye)

Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Rue and Citrus Family