Swainsona formosa
STURT'S DESERT PEA
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous biennial

Hardiness zones: 9b-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline
0.2m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Origins: Australia, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, WA

Other Botanical Names: Clianthus formosus, Clianthus dampieri var. marginata, Clianthus speciosus ssp. marginata, Clianthus speciosus, Clianthus dampieri, Donia formosa, Donia speciosa, Clianthus oxleyi, Colutea novaehollandiae, Willdampia formosa

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Swainsona formosa
STURT'S DESERT PEA
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

  Plant type: deciduous biennial

Hardiness zones: 9b-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline
0.2m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush, cottage, dry style & tropical designs

Uses: border, groundcovers, hanging basket, pot

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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