Groundcover
Kennedia prostrata
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Descriptor |
Open to dense trailing or matting shrub, young growth hairy. 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. Scarlet pea flowers, 1-2 on long stalks, along branches. Downy pods to 50mm long. |
Cultural knowledge |
Food: nectar and flowers,Twine: stems |
Ecological role |
Bird attractant: food plant for caterpillars, nectar, insects, Butterfly attractant: nectar |
Height |
Prostrate |
Width |
1m |
Sun |
Full sun, semi shade |
Soil type |
Well drained soils |
Flowering time |
April to December |