Pultenaea forsythiana
Prickly Bush-pea
Open erect shrub which spreads by suckering, especially after fires. Stems covered in short, curly hairs.
Additional information
- SynonymPultenaea juniperina var. mucronata
- FamilyFabaceae
- StoreyMiddle storey
- Size1-3 m x 1-1.5 m
- Plant groupingShrubs 1.5-10 m
- LeavesStiff, narrow prickly blue-green leaves 10-26 mm x 1-3 mm, widest above middle, sometimes paler above. Margins flat or incurved. Stipules 2-3 mm, tip bent back.
- Flower colourYellow-orange and red
- Flowering timeOctober to December
- FlowersShort spikes of lightly fragrant pea flowers in leaf axils.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist well drained soils, tolerating some drier periods once established. Occurs in moist mountain and foothill forests. Frost and snow tolerant. Full sun to semi shade.
- Garden useAn excellent floral display. Plants need to be placed appropriately because of their prickly, suckering nature. Hard pruning will rejuvenate plants.
- Commercially availableSpecialist Australian plant 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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