Dillwynia phylicoides
Small-leaf Parrot-pea
Spreading to erect shrub with stiffly spreading hairs on stems.
Additional information
- SynonymDillwynia retorta var. phylicoides
- FamilyFabaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.5-1.5 m x 1-2 m
- Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
- LeavesNarrow leaves are spirally twisted and have some to many stiff hairs, 3-8 mm x 0.5 mmm pointed tip curves inwards. Groove on upper leaf surface.
- Flower colourYellow and red
- Flowering timeSeptember to December
- FlowersCovered in terminal clusters of 1-8 stalkless pea flowers.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsDrier soils of forests and woodlands. Semi and dappled shade.
- Garden useAttractive shrub for garden beds in shady positions. Mass plant for effect. Pruning beneficial.
- Commercially availableAustralian and indigenous nurseries
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
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Photographer/s: 1 Gareth D. Holmes, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©; 2 David Francis, NatureShare ©; Neil Blair Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©
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