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Pultenaea myrtoides

Swamp Pea

Fabaceae

Description:

Produces yellow pea flowers with red lower petals from winter to spring. Tolerates both swampy and well-drained soils. Tip-prune if needed to maintain shape.

Special Features:

  • Attracts bees and butterflies (including Chequered Swallowtail)

  • Excellent small coastal garden shrub

Natural Habitat:

Wallum Woodlands, Coastal Heath

Tree/Shrub Height:

Shrub to 1.5m

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade, Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Wet, Sandy

Flower Colour:

Yellow, Red

Pultenaea myrtoides - Swamp Pea

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