Dillwynia glaberrima|Smooth or Heath Parrot-pea
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Upright shrub.
- Size (W x H)
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1-2m x 1-2m
- Leaves
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Narrow, shiny leaves 3-30mm x 0.5mm, tip curved down. Upper surface of leaf grooved.
- Flowers
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2-6-flowered clusters of pea flowers in upper axils and at the ends of branches, on long stalks.
- Flower colour
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Yellow predominantly with a red centre
- Flower time
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August to December
- Growing conditions
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Dry well drained soils in eucalypt forests. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi shade.
- Commonly used for
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An attractive shrub with showy flowers, suitable to plant under established trees.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
