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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
Aspect:
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade, Shade
Soil/Conditions:
Wet, Sandy
Tree/Shrub Height:
Shrub to 1.5m
Attracts:
Bees, Butterflies, Insectivorous birds, Bird habitat
Flower Colour:
Yellow
Pultenaea myrtoides - Swamp Pea
Gallery
Regional ecosystem:
12.2.7
Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:
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