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

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