Additional information

• FamilyFabaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• SizeProstrate x 0.5-1.5
• Plant groupingLilies & Irises
• LeavesSmall round to oblong leaves 3-24 mm x 2-10 mm scattered along stems. Fine stipules at base of leaves.
• Flower colourYellow and brown
• Flowering timeSeptember to November
• Flowers1 or 2 well displayed pea flowers on long fine stalks
• Bird attractingSeeds
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsWell drained situations with a preference for moister sites. Full sun, semi shade to full shade.
• Garden useTrailing plant for understorey planting. Not noticed until it comes into flower. Looks good amongst grasses. Could be grown in large tubs with other plants.
• Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

Photo Gallery

Photographer/s: 1 Owen Gooding ©; 2 Healesville Sanctuary ©; 3 Peter Kinchington ©

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