A handsome and dense small shrub growing to one metre high and wide, and with a spectacular spring display of two toned yellow and red-brown pea shaped flowers. The flowers are long lasting and lightly fragrant. It likes well drained soil and sunny spot, and is drought and frost tolerant once established. Also good in coastal gardens and landscaping. Can be used as an informal hedge and screen plant.
Eutaxia obovata – Egg and Bacon Plant
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Eggs and Bacon
Scientific Name - Eutaxia obovata
Family - Fabaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.5
Maximum Height - 1
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 1
Flower Colour - Yellow, Orange, Gold, Brown
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
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Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Groundcover, Feature plant, Screen, Fragrant, Wow factor
Special Uses - Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Other insects
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