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Pultenaea paleacea
Chaffy Swamp-Pea
Fabaceae
Description:
Shrub to 1.5m, young stems silky-hairy. Leaves alternate, to 4cm, silky-hairy below, margins rolled downwards, tip finely pointed. Conspicuous stipules 5 to 10mm long. Flowers yellow, often with red markings, to 10mm, in terminal heads with hairy, 4mm to 12mm bracts, usually with 2 or 3 finely pointed lobes, winter to spring.
Special Features:
Due to its showy yellow and red/purple flowers, it is considered a desirable, ornamental shrub. The flowers provide nectar, which attracts birds and insects. It is generally hardy, drought-tolerant, and responds well to pruning after flowering to maintain a compact shape.
Natural Habitat:
Coastal Heath
Aspect:
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
Soil/Conditions:
Moist, Well-drained, Sandy
Tree/Shrub Height:
Shrub to 1.5m
Attracts:
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Flower Colour:
Yellow, Orange
Pultenaea paleacea - Chaffy Swamp-Pea
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Regional ecosystem:
Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:
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