Pultenaea scabra
Rough Bush-pea
Erect or spreading shrub with densely hairy stems.
Additional information
- FamilyFabaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size1-2 m x 0.5-1.5 m
- Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
- LeavesDark green wedge-shaped leaves 3-16 mm x 2-13 mm, midrib ending in short point, rough above, paler with loose hairs below. Stipules tiny.
- Flower colourBright orange
- Flowering timeSeptember to November
- FlowersLoose terminal clusters of pea flowers.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist well drained soil in moist, occasionally dry, forests of mountain slopes. Moderately frost tolerant. Full sun to semi shade and dappled shade. Regenerates freely after fires.
- Garden useSmall shrub with a brilliant spring display. Plant in groups. Pruning beneficial.
- Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
- Conservation statusWidespread within the Shire
- Related speciesThe pea plants can be difficult to identify. All Pultenaeas have stipules, small leaf-like structures, on the stem at the base of the leaf.
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