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Comesperma volubile|Love Creeper

Cardinia indigenous plant guide

Description
Gentle twiner with angled stems.
Size (W x H)
Slender twiner to 3m high
Leaves
Very few narrow leaves to 45mm long.
Flowers
Sprays of small pea-like flowers displayed prominently.
Flower colour
Blue
Flower time
August to December.
Growing conditions
Well drained soils where roots have a cool root run, in woodland and open forests. Light frost. Dappled and semi shade.
Commonly used for
A beautiful creeper that suddenly 'appears' when in flower, but very difficult to propagate and establish.
Available at indigenous nursery
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Acknowledgement
Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory