This variable small shrub has a spreading to upright compact habit with woody stems. It has dark green needle-like leaves that are congested longer stems and the small yellowish green tube-shape flowers appear from late winter to spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Verticordia staminosa is naturally found in south-west Western Australia growing inland from Perth in soil pockets amongst granite outcrops. It prefers an open sunny position and grows in a well drained granite based sandy soil that is moderately fertile and is light frost and drought tolerant. 

The Feather Flower is grown for its small flowers and variable habit. It is planted in native gardens or rockeriesas a specimen and along borders. It is also planted in patio pots and planter boxes. The shrub is suitable for inland regions establishing in 2-3 years and is long lived.  It may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery and in humid regions it is difficult to grow. ID 3330

Verticordia (VER-tee-KOR-dee-ah) staminosa (sta-min-OH-sah)

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