A medium to large shrub, Acacia ixiophylla is a wonderful ornamental plant for inland regions as it is reasonably drought resistant. It is also frost tolerant and can thrive in a range of soil types, including clay soils.
Acacia ixiophylla – Wattle
Family : Fabaceae
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Plant Type : Large shrub
Width : 2
Flowering Time : Spring
Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Climate Zone : Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid
Growth Habit : Evergreen
Soil Moisture : Well-drained
Special Uses : Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing
Scientific Name: Acacia ixiophylla
Common Name : Wattle
Height : 3
Flower Color : Yellow
pH Level : Acid, Neutral
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Cold climate, Drought resistant
Light : Sunny
Lifespan : Short lived
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Seed eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects