Acacia suaveolens|Sweet Wattle

Cardinia indigenous plant guide

Description
A sparsley branched plant with slender, slightly arched blue-green foilage (up to 15cm in height). A shrub with beautiful flowers and seedpods that can be pruned at then end of the flowering period.
Size (W x H)
2.5m-1.3m
Flowers
Scented round flowers, these become seed pods with a blue tone
Flower colour
Cream
Flower time
April to October
Growing conditions
Favours soil with good drainage
Commonly used for
a source of nectar for native bees
Available at indigenous nursery
Attracts birds
Photo gallery
Acknowledgement
Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory