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Pultenaea villosa
Hairy Bush Pea
Fabaceae
Description:
Bushy shrub with bright yellow and orange pea flowers from winter to early summer. Can be pruned to maintain a more compact shape, perfect for adding structure to gardens.
Special Features:
Attracts birds, butterflies, and bees
Excellent “fill-in” plant for gaps
Fantastic for small coastal gardens
Thrives in well-drained, sunny positions
Natural Habitat:
Seacoast, Wet Heath, Wet Eucalypt Forest
Aspect:
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
Soil/Conditions:
Adaptable
Tree/Shrub Height:
Common hairy shrub to 2m - Spread 2m
Attracts:
Butterflies, Insectivorous birds
Flower Colour:
Yellow, Orange
Flowering time:
Winter, Spring
Pultenaea villosa - Hairy Bush Pea
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Regional ecosystem:
12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.8, 12.5.3, 12.5.7, 12.9-10.14, 12.9-10.19, 12.11.19, 12.11.23, 12.11.5k, 12.12.14, 12.12.19
Link to Regional Ecosystem description:
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