Kennedia prostrata|Running Postman

Cardinia indigenous plant guide

Description

Open to dense trailing or matting shrub, young growth hairy.

Size (W x H)

Prostrate x 1-2.5m

Leaves

Leaves divided into 3 crinkly, roundish blue-green leaflets 6-35mm x 6-35mm, hairy below, tips often notched. Heart-shaped stipules at base of leaves.

Flowers

1-2 pea flowers on long stalks, along branches. Downy pods to 50mm long.

Flower colour

Scarlet

Flower time

April to December

Growing conditions

Well drained soils in open grassy areas of drier forests and woodlands. Tolerates light frosts. Full sun to semi shade.

Commonly used for

Attractive ground cover with well displayed flowers. Useful on embankments, in hanging baskets or trailing over large planters. Pruning is beneficial. Tolerates dry soils once established.

Available at indigenous nursery

Attracts birds

Attracts butterflies

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Acknowledgement

Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory