Pultenaea hispidula|Rusty Bush-pea
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
- Densely hairy spreading shrub with arching branches.
- Size (W x H)
- 0.3-1.5m x 0.5-2m
- Leaves
- Greyish crowded hairy oblong leaves 4-8mm x 0.7-3mm with pointed soft tip, hairier below. Stipules 1-2mm, united at base, tip curved back.
- Flowers
- Small sprays of pea flowers clustered in axils towards tips of short branches.
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- Flower time
- September to December
- Growing conditions
- Well drained soils in moist to dry forests. Tolerates moderate frosts. Partial to dappled shade.
- Commonly used for
- Flowers profusely. Plant under established trees. Small background plant, foliage colour can be a feature.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Acknowledgement
- Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
