Botanical Name
Swainsona greyana
Common Name
Hairy Darling Pea
Description
Hairy Darling Pea is a distinctive native shrub renowned for its purple pea flowers and attractive silvery-grey foliage that creates beautiful displays in Australian gardens. This attractive species produces clusters of purple pea-shaped flowers that bloom profusely in spring and summer, attracting native bees and butterflies while providing excellent nectar sources. The compound leaves are covered in soft hairs that give the plant its distinctive silvery-grey appearance and tactile appeal. Hardy and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun positions with excellent adaptability to various soil conditions. Perfect for borders, native gardens, and areas where native shrubs with unique silvery foliage and reliable purple flowering create distinctive landscape displays.
Plant Category
Medium Shrubs
Size (H x W)
Height: 1-2 meters, Spread: 1-1.5 meters
Swainsona greyana naturally occurs in southeastern Australia, thriving in well-drained soils with good drainage and full sun exposure in temperate to semi-arid climates with good drought tolerance.
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