Dillwynia retorta

Parrot Pea

Fabaceae

Description:

Hardy upright to low-growing shrub with fine, needle-like foliage. Masses of striking red and yellow pea-shaped flowers appear in spring, creating a vibrant display. Excellent as a feature shrub, groundcover, or in mixed native plantings.

Special Features:

Compact and low-maintenance
Drought tolerant once established
Attracts birds, bees, and butterflies
Ideal small garden or coastal shrub

Natural Habitat:

Coastal Heath, Dry Eucalypt Forest, Dry Heath, Wet Heath, Wet Eucalypt Forest

Aspect:

Full Sun

Soil/Conditions:

Sandy, Well-drained

Tree/Shrub Height:

Shrub to 2m - Spread 1m

Attracts:

Bees, Butterflies, Insects, Bird habitat

Flower Colour:

Yellow, Orange, Red

Dillwynia retorta - Parrot Pea

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Regional ecosystem:

12.2.13

Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/regional-ecosystems/list/?landzone=&description=Dillwynia+retorta&class=&biodiversity=&submit=Search

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