A non-climbing shrubby form of native lilac forming a dense mound smothered in purple pea flowers in winter and spring. Ideal for groundcover, banks and low borders.
At a glance
- Plant type: Spreading groundcover
- Mature size: 50 cm H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Meema Native Lilac
Botanically, Hardenbergia violacea 'Meema' is a fast-growing spreading groundcover in the Fabaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 50 cm tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Purple flowers appear in winter and spring.
Where to grow Meema Native Lilac
Meema Native Lilac suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is suitable for bushfire-prone (BAL) gardens.
Soil & planting
Meema Native Lilac does best in free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Meema Native Lilac performs well with relatively little water once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Meema Native Lilac after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Meema Native Lilac in the garden
Meema Native Lilac earns its place for holding soil on banks and slopes, a feature or specimen planting and feeding bees and pollinators.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Meema Native Lilac with species that also favour happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Meema Native Lilac
Plant Sale lists Meema Native Lilac as tube stock and potted plants. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
