Dillwynia glaberrima|Smooth or Heath Parrot-pea
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
- Upright shrub.
- Size (W x H)
- 1-2m x 1-2m
- Leaves
- Narrow, shiny leaves 3-30mm x 0.5mm, tip curved down. Upper surface of leaf grooved.
- Flowers
- 2-6-flowered clusters of pea flowers in upper axils and at the ends of branches, on long stalks.
- Flower colour
- Yellow predominantly with a red centre
- Flower time
- August to December
- Growing conditions
- Dry well drained soils in eucalypt forests. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi shade.
- Commonly used for
- An attractive shrub with showy flowers, suitable to plant under established trees.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Acknowledgement
- Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
