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Swainsona formosa

Botanical Name
Swainsona formosa
Common Names
Sturts Desert Pea, Flinders Flam,
Low-growing spreading native shrub with attractive grey-green foliage and unique red pea-like flowers with black markings. Ideal for growing in arid areas. This plant can be difficult to grow out of its natural habitat, for best results try planting into a container.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Swainsona formosa Sturts Desert Pea, Flinders Flam,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Prostrate, Spreading

Description:
Low-growing spreading native shrub with attractive grey-green foliage and unique red pea-like flowers with black markings. Ideal for growing in arid areas. This plant can be difficult to grow out of its natural habitat, for best results try planting into a container.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Sandy, Well Drained