Botanical name

Erica exleeana

Family

Ericaceae

Synonym (old name)

Philippia leeana
Erica exleeana
Erica exleeana
Erica exleeana
Erica exleeana
Erica exleeana
Erica exleeana

Description

Sticky, wiry shrublet up to 20cm. Leaves are 3-nate; flowers are small, ellipsoid, cream to pale red; stigma enlarged and far exserted.

After: James Lee (1715-1795), famous London nurseryman.

Habitat

Dry or moist mountain slopes

Flower Date

September to March