Acacia alcockii – Wattle

Acacia alcockii - wattle
Acacia alcockii - wattle

A low growing shrub with an open habit, native the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. It has pale yellow ball flowers along the stems in spring and interesting bubbled seed pods. It grows on sandy soils, and needs good drainage. Best in a sunny spot.

Family : Fabaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Fast growing

Scientific Name: Acacia alcockii

Common Name : Wattle

Height : 0.5

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

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Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Other insects

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Acacia alcockii – Wattle