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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Tremandraceae |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Magenta |
| Bloomtime: Winter |
| Synonyms: [T. sp. 98.363] |
| Height: 1 foot |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Tetratheca 'Amethyst Eyes' - Evergreen sub-shrub with upright stems to about 1 tall and wide with vibrant vilolet colored flowers in profusion in late winter. Plant in semi-shaded or morning sun location (takes coastal sun) with good drainage. Moderately drought tolerant but appreciates some water during extended dry periods. Hardy to the low 20's ° F. Tetratheca is listed by some in the family Tremandraceae but others synonomize this family with the Elaeocarpaceae. The name Tetratheca comes from the Greek words 'tetra' meaning "four' and 'theke' meaning an "envelope", "sack" or "box" in reference to the 4-lobed anthers. This plant is part of the University of California Santa Cruz Koala Blooms Australian Plant Introduction Program for release in 2012.
The information displayed on this page about Tetratheca 'Amethyst Eyes' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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