Kennedia prostrata – Running Postman

Kennedia prostrata - running postman
Kennedia prostrata - running postman
Kennedia prostrata - running postman

A prostrate or twining shrub with red pea flowers, this plant makes a great ground cover or a restrained climber. Flowers from winter to summer. It has a spread to around 1.5 to 3 metres, and has leathery green leaves. Likes a moist but well drained soil in sun or half shade. Can be used for banks, hanging baskets, to spill over retaining walls, as well as on a trellis or fence. Best in temperate and subtropical areas.

Family : Fabaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Ground cover, Climber

Width : 3

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Winter

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Open foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Kennedia prostrata

Common Name : Running Postman

Height : 1.5

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Butterflies, Other insects

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Kennedia prostrata – Running Postman