Astartea fascicularis, commonly known as Recherche Astartea, is an evergreen shrub endemic to the coastal heathlands and sandy soils of southwestern Western Australia, including the Recherche Archipelago and Cape Le Grand National Park. It typically grows up to 5 feet tall in exposed, windy sites and can reach about 10 feet in more sheltered areas. The plant is characterized by its reddish new stems and small, clustered white or pale pink flowers that bloom in spring and summer, adding a subtle charm to the landscape.

Recherche Astartea is appreciated for its hardiness and ability to withstand coastal conditions, making it suitable for seaside gardens, native plantings, and as a low-maintenance ornamental shrub. It is often used to stabilize sandy soils and is valued for its resilience to salt spray. In cultivation, it requires well-drained sandy or lateritic soils, moderate water, and thrives in full sun to part shade. While it is generally pest-free, it can be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0