Kennedia prostrata|Running Postman
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Open to dense trailing or matting shrub, young growth hairy.
- Size (W x H)
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Prostrate x 1-2.5m
- Leaves
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Leaves divided into 3 crinkly, roundish blue-green leaflets 6-35mm x 6-35mm, hairy below, tips often notched. Heart-shaped stipules at base of leaves.
- Flowers
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1-2 pea flowers on long stalks, along branches. Downy pods to 50mm long.
- Flower colour
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Scarlet
- Flower time
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April to December
- Growing conditions
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Well drained soils in open grassy areas of drier forests and woodlands. Tolerates light frosts. Full sun to semi shade.
- Commonly used for
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Attractive ground cover with well displayed flowers. Useful on embankments, in hanging baskets or trailing over large planters. Pruning is beneficial. Tolerates dry soils once established.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Attracts butterflies
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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
