Hardenbergia violacea|Purple Coral-pea
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
-
Wiry twining or prostrate subshrub. More vigorous and shrubby forms are not local to the Shire.
- Size (W x H)
-
Trailer to 2m
- Leaves
-
Leathery dark green egg-shaped to lance-shaped leaves with network of veins, paler below, 2-10cm x 0.5-6cm.
- Flowers
-
Large sprays of 20-40 pea flowers, massed along branches. White and pink forms are available commercially but are not local.
- Flower colour
-
Deep purple with green centre
- Flower time
-
July to November
- Growing conditions
-
Well drained soils in dryish open forests and woodlands. Tolerates light frosts. Full sun, semi-shade.
- Commonly used for
-
Very showy scrambler which will lightly twine over shrubs and on trellises or remain flat. Many forms commercially available.
- Available at indigenous nursery
-
- Attracts butterflies
-
- Photo gallery
-
- Acknowledgement
-
Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
