Hovea asperifolia ssp. asperifolia

Mountain Beauty

Erect open to dense shrub with rusty hairs on stems.

Additional information

• SynonymHovea pannosa, Hovea longifolia var. pannosa, Hovea rosmarinifolia,
• FamilyFabaceae
• StoreyMiddle storey
• Size1-3 m x 1-3 m
• Plant groupingShrubs 1.5-10 m
• LeavesNarrowly elliptic to oblong leaves spirally arranged, 1-8.8 cm x 0.2-1 cm. Upper surface very rough, arched with depressed midrib, lower densely white to rusty hairy, margins rolled under.
• Flower colourMauve
• Flowering timeSeptember to October
• Flowers2-3 stalkless pea flowers in leaf axils. Flowering profuse.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsOccurs locally in dry well drained slopes in forests. Dappled and semi shade.
• Garden useSpectacular but short flowering season. Screening in shady areas. Pruning beneficial.
• Commercially availableNo information available
• Conservation statusRare in Victoria with few known populations. Common in a restricted number of populations within the Shire.
• Aboriginal Use Food - young pods

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