Hardenbergia violacea
Native Sarsaparilla
Fabaceae
Description:
Scrambling or prostrate groundcover spreading to 2 m with slender stems and dark green patterned leaves. Masses of purple pea flowers appear in winter and spring. Frost and drought tolerant, making it ideal for landscaping.
Special Features:
Attracts birds
Host plant for Common Grass-Blue Butterfly
Frost and drought tolerant
Excellent for groundcover and hanging baskets
Natural Habitat:
Wallum Woodlands, Dry Eucalypt Forest
Aspect:
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
Soil/Conditions:
Adaptable
Tree/Shrub Height:
Climber
Attracts:
Bees, Insectivorous birds, Butterflies
Flower Colour:
Purple
Hardenbergia violacea - Native Sarsaparilla
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Regional ecosystem:
12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.8, 12.2.10, 12.3.3, 12.3.3d, 12.5.3, 12.5.4, 12.5.5, 12.5.7, 12.8.14, 12.8.16, 12.8.8a, 12.9-10.2, 12.9-10.18, 12.9-10.19, 12.9-10.21, 12.9-10.7a, 12.11.2, 12.11.3, 12.11.18, 12.11.19, 12.11.23, 12.11.5a, 12.11.5e, 12.11.5j, 12.11.5k, 12.12.4, 12.12.5, 12.12.14, 12.12.15, 12.12.18, 12.9-10.8, 12.11.8, 12.12.8, 12.9-10.7, 12.12.28
