Jacksonia scoparia
Dogwood
Fabaceae
Description:
A slender native shrub growing to around 3 m tall and 1 m wide. In winter and spring, it produces masses of bright yellow pea-shaped flowers, each about 8 mm across, clustered along the stems. It thrives in poor or sandy soils and is well-suited to growing beneath larger trees.
Special Features:
Attracts birds and bees
Brilliant clusters of vibrant yellow flowers
Hardy in poor soils
Grows well under large trees
Natural Habitat:
Dry Eucalypt Forest
Aspect:
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
Soil/Conditions:
Adaptable
Tree/Shrub Height:
Open, leafless, twiggy shrub to 3m - Spread 1.5m
Attracts:
Bees, Insectivorous birds, Butterflies
Flower Colour:
Yellow, Cream, Orange
Jacksonia scoparia - Dogwood
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Regional ecosystem:
12.2.6, 12.2.8, 12.3.3, 12.3.12, 12.5.3, 12.5.4, 12.5.7, 12.5.3a, 12.8.14, 12.8.16, 12.8.17, 12.9-10.2, 12.9-10.4, 12.9-10.18, 12.9-10.19, 12.9-10.21, 12.9-10.7a, 12.11.23, 12.11.5a, 12.11.5e, 12.11.5k, 12.12.5, 12.12.12, 12.12.14
