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.
Acacia alcockii – Wattle
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Wattle
Scientific Name - Acacia alcockii
Family - Fabaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.3
Maximum Height - 0.5
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 1
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Sandy loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Spreading
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Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
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Special Uses - Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Other insects
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