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Swainsona galegifolia
The Darling Pea
Notes

Uses: As a feature plant in mixed native landscapes for it's long flowering displays. Best planted in groups as plants support each other and lead to a more upright habit. Regularly remove old wood to maintain upright bushy growth.
Attracts native butterflies, caterpillar food source.
Note: Toxic to stock.

  • Height 0.8-1m
  • Spread 0.8-1m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Fabaceae
  • Botanical Name Swainsona galegifolia
  • Common Name The Darling Pea
  • Origin NSw, Qld
  • Habit Erect to spreading, Sprawling
  • Landscape Coastal footslopes, Footslopes, Hills, Plains, 2nd line coast
  • Soil Texture Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Red
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Flower Type Pea
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Low shrub (Up to 1.2m)