Daviesia sejugata ‘ Leafy Spiky Bitterpea’ Tas species
$4.50 – $16.50
Origin: Tas, Vic, NSW, Qld. Tasmanian provenance.
Spreading (often arching) small shrub 1.2m -1.5m height. 1.5m -2.0m width. Evergreen. Growth rate fast. Use for garden beds, borders and shrubberies. any soils except very wet. Full sun to part shade. Very frost hardy. Very drought tolerant. Very wind firm. Yellow and orange flowers in Spring. Tip prune if required to shape.
Features:Ornamental. Butterfly attracting. Brightly coloured. Leaves and flowers used as a purgative infusion in colonial times.
Feature Codes: BCEOP
Seeds per gram: 150
Description
| Form: |
Wirey small shrub |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
1.5 – 1.8m |
| Width (typical): |
1.0 – 1.5m |
| Growth rate: |
Moderately fast |
| Uses: |
Garden beds, borders, shrubberies |
| Soil type: |
Clay to sand inc. occasionally wet. |
| Position: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Very frost hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Drought proof |
| Wind firmness: |
Very wind firm |
| Flowering time: |
Spring |
| Pruning: |
Tip prune if required for shape |
| Features: |
Good anti-pedestrian plant |
|
Habitat species for small mammals |
|
Good very tough performer. |
