Daviesia latifolia|Hop Bitter-pea
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Open to dense erect shrub with angular branchlets.
- Size (W x H)
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1-3m x 1-2m
- Leaves
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Leathery, blue-green elliptic to egg-shaped leaves 2-15cm x 5-70mm with network of prominent veins and wavy edges.
- Flowers
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Many-flowered sprays of small fragrant pea flowers, with a distinct bract at the base of each stalk. Triangular pod.
- Flower colour
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Yellow and brown
- Flower time
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September to December
- Growing conditions
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Dry well drained clay soil on drier slopes of mountain forests to 1800m. Frost and snow tolerant. Full sun to dappled shade.
- Commonly used for
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Hedge or screen plant in shady sites. Can be pruned to shape. Leaves were used to replace hops by early settlers.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
